Gerry Phillips was appointed Chair of Cabinet and Minister Without Portfolio, Responsible for Seniors on January 18, 2010. Since election of the Liberal government in 2003, Mr. Phillips has served as Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Minister of Government Services, Chair of Management Board of Cabinet and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Mr. Phillips first entered provincial politics in 1987 when he was elected to represent Scarborough-Agincourt in the Ontario legislature.

In the previous Liberal government, Mr. Phillips served as Minister of Citizenship and later as Minister of Labour. In opposition, he served as finance and native affairs critic, and as chair of the economic policy committee for the official opposition.

Before becoming an MPP, Mr. Phillips was active in the private sector – heading three companies employing 300 people. He also served as a school trustee for 11 years and during this period was chair of the Metropolitan Toronto School Board and the Scarborough Board of Education. As well, he was chair of the board of governors for Scarborough General Hospital and is a past president of the Bridlewood Community Association. Mr. Phillips coached in the Agincourt Lions Club Minor Hockey League for more than 30 years.

His wife, Kay, is a nationally recognized quilt maker who lectures and teaches throughout North America. They have four children and five grandchildren.