David Caplan place of birth Toronto
Background
Caplan was born in Toronto, Ontario, and was educated at the University of Western Ontario. He worked as a commercial real estate agent with the firm of Ernest Goodman Ltd. from 1985 to 1989, and was vice-president of Taurus Metal Trading Ltd. (a recycling company) between 1989 and 1992.
Caplan was elected as a trustee to the North York Board of Education in 1991 and served in this capacity for six years, becoming the board's vice-chair in 1993. He also served on the Metropolitan Toronto School Board from 1994 to 1997, becoming its vice-chair shortly before his departure for higher office.
Caplan was the son of Elinor Caplan (née Hershorn), who served as a cabinet minister at the federal and provincial levels. His father, Mayer Wilfred Caplan, was a business person active in politics. He was married to Leigh and had two sons, Benjamin and Jacob.
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