public about their relationship. Scott opposed same-sex marriage for most of his life, on the grounds that it reflected the values of a society which for years treated homosexuals as pariahs. He later expressed regret that his government did not introduce spousal benefits for same-sex couples. Final years In 2001, he published his memoirs, To Make A Difference, co-written with Neil McCormick. In the 2006 federal Liberal leadership campaign, Scott endorsed Gerard Kennedy. A Toronto Star article on Scott's endorsement also revealed that he remained influential in his last years, lunching regularly with Ontario finance minister Greg Sorbara, health minister George Smitherman and Attorney-General Michael Bryant. Scott still suffered from the effects of his 1994 stroke but "gradually regained the ability to speak" according to the article. Scott was also involved in charity work as chair of the Aphasia Institute, and was also honorary counsel for the Toronto law firm of Paliare Roland lunching with lawyers from the firm once a week. Scott died in his sleep on October 10, 2006, in Toronto. Honours The headquarters of the Attorney General of Ontario, the McMurtry-Scott Building, is named in honour of Scott and Roy McMurtry (former AG 1975–1985). References Sources External links 1934 births 2006 deaths Attorneys General of Ontario Canadian LGBT people in provincial and territorial legislatures Canadian people of Irish descent Gay politicians Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the Executive Council of Ontario Officers of the Order of Canada Ontario Liberal Party MPPs Politicians from Ottawa Politicians from Toronto University of Toronto alumni York University alumni 20th-century LGBT people