About Bill Graham:
As a Liberal member of parliament, Bill Graham has been a strong advocate of increased funding for social housing and a supporter of co-operative housing in Toronto. He has also fought for equal rights for gays and lesbians, and crime prevention and safety. As Minister of Defence, Bill Graham put his attention to increasing defence funding for the military. He also led the federal government response to the South-East Asia tsunami in 2004.
Leader of the Opposition:
2006 to present
Birth:
March 17, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec. Bill Graham was raised in Vancouver, BC.
Education:
- BA - University of Toronto
- LLB - University of Toronto
- Doctorate (sciences juridiques) - Université de Paris
Profession:
Lawyer and professor of law
Political Party:
Ridings:
- Rosedale (1993-97)
- Toronto Centre - Rosedale (1997-2004)
- Toronto Centre (2004 to present)
Political Career of Bill Graham:
- Bill Graham was first elected to the House of Commons in 1993.
- In 2002, Bill Graham was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Bill Graham was appointed Minister of National Defence in 2004.
- When the Liberal government was defeated in early 2006, Paul Martin announced he would not seek re-election. Bill Graham was selected as Leader of the Opposition and assumed the responsibilities of interim party leader.
