TIMELINE Jim Watson's 30 year career in elected politics, from city hall to Queen's Park and back
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1980-83: Jim Watson moves to Ottawa to attend Carleton University, majoring in Mass Communications. During his time at the school, he wins election as president of the Rideau River Residence Association. After school, Watson eventually enters the public service, rising to the position of director of communications for the Speaker of the House of Commons. […]