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Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations

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Date and Place of Birth
August 30, 1947
Ottawa, Ontario

Education
BA - University of Ottawa
LL.B. - University of Ottawa

Profession
Lawyer

Federal Political Affiliation
Liberal Party of Canada

Federal Riding
Etobicoke Centre

Political Career

  • First elected to House of Commons 1993
  • Minister of Justice and Attorney General 1993 to 1997
  • Minister of Health 1997 to 2002
  • Minister of Industry 2002 to 2003
  • Minister of Infrastructure 2002 to 2003
  • Appointed Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations January 2004.


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