David Emerson
Politician
1945 –
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Who is David Emerson?
David Lee Emerson, PC, OBC is a Canadian politician, businessman, economist and civil servant.
Emerson is a former Member of Parliament for the riding of Vancouver Kingsway. He was first elected as a Liberal and served as Minister of Industry under Prime Minister Paul Martin. After controversially crossing the floor to join Stephen Harper's Conservatives, he served as Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, followed by Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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- Born
- Sep 17, 1945
Montreal - Spouses
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Education
- Queen's University
- University of Alberta
- Lived in
- Montreal
- British Columbia
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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