Francis (Frank) Valeriote is currently a lawyer and community leader who served for seven years as the Member of Parliament for Guelph, Ontario. He graduated with Honours from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor’s Degree in Canadian History and Economics. He went on to earn a Law degree from the University of Ottawa and was called to the Bar in 1981.
Frank co-founded the law firm of SmithValeriote LLP, where he served as a senior partner until his election. Through the many boards on which he has served, and through his law practice, he has worked hard to mentor new entrepreneurs starting their businesses and promote investment in Guelph.
Frank is a former board member and Chair of the Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre, and former board member of Boundless Accelerator (formerly Innovation Guelph), mentoring the creators of small businesses. He has been actively engaged in numerous fundraising efforts for various Guelph philanthropic and other charitable organizations.
