Victor Anthony Fedeli, born August 8, 1956, in North Bay, Ontario, has served as MPP for Nipissing (Progressive Conservative) since 2011. As Minister of Finance (2018–2019), he introduced tax reforms and reduced deficits. Since 2019, as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, he secured EV investments: Honda (CAD 15 billion supply chain), Volkswagen (CAD 7 billion battery plant in St. Thomas) and Stellantis/LG (CAD 5 billion battery facility in Windsor). He founded Fedeli Advertising and was Mayor of North Bay (2003–2010). He lives with his wife, Patty Kelly, in Corbeil, Ontario.