Professional Background
Immediately upon graduation from secondary school in Galt, Ontario, Mr. Whittaker enlisted in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His service placed him in 13 communities throughout 4 provinces over the next 24 years. In 1983, Mr. Whittaker joined a Vancouver law firm as a Legal Assistant in their Engineering Litigation department. In 1986, he joined Singleton Urquhart as a Legal Assistant and Office Manager until leaving for health issues in 1993. Mr. Whittaker returned to the Firm, in 2006, to work on acontract basis.
Education
- Legal Assistant I certificate, Capilano College (Downtown Campus) 1983-84
- Various 'Police-related' courses and Continuing Legal Education Courses
Community Service
- Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society
- Volunteer, Citizen/RCMP Community Group
Avocations
Reading, sport fishing and cooking.