Michael Wilson (Canadian politician)
Michael Holcombe Wilson, (November 4, 1937 – February 10, 2019) was a Canadian businessman, politician and diplomat. He was the Chairman of Barclays Capital Canada Inc. from May 2010 until his death in February of 2019.[1]
Michael Wilson | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Etobicoke Centre | |
| In office 1979–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Riding created |
| Succeeded by | Allan Rock |
| Canadian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 13 March 2006 – 19 October 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Frank McKenna |
| Succeeded by | Gary Doer |
| Chancellor of the University of Toronto | |
| In office July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | David Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Rose Patten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Holcombe Wilson November 4, 1937 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 10, 2019 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Margie Wilson |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was a member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada from 1979 to 1993. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. He was a cabinet members in the Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney governments between 1979 and 1993. He was the Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2006 until 2009.
Wilson died from cancer on February 10, 2019 at the age of 81.[2]
Michael Wilson (Canadian Politician) Media
Wilson (bottom right) at the NAFTA Initialing Ceremony, October 1992
Wilson with United States Congressman Dan Burton in 2006
References
- ↑ "Barclays rolls out big guns". The Globe and Mail. 28 May 2010. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/streetwise/barclays-rolls-out-big-guns/article4189718/. Retrieved 2018-02-06.
- ↑ Former finance minister, ambassador and businessman Michael Wilson dies at 81. 10 February 2019. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-former-finance-minister-ambassador-and-businessman-michael-wilson/. Retrieved Feb 12, 2019.