Federal Political Experience

Federal Political Experience

DINGWALL, The Hon. DAVID CHARLES, P.C., B.Comm., LL.B.

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 1952.06.29 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

PROFESSION: Barrister and solicitor, lawyer

POLITICAL PARTY:

Liberal (1980.02.18 - )

HOUSE OF COMMONS:

1980.02.18, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia Elected

1984.09.04, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia Re-Elected

1988.11.21, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia Re-Elected

1993.10.25, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia Re-Elected

1997.06.02, Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia Defeated

DINGWALL, DAVID CHARLES
Photographer: Andy Shott
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CAUCUS:

Liberal (1980.04.14 - 1997.04.27)

PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS:

Minister

Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24)

Minister of Public Works (1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24)

Minister of Supply and Services (1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24)

Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (Acting) (1996.01.09 - 1996.01.24)

Minister of Amateur Sport (1996.01.25 - 1996.07.11)

Minister of National Health and Welfare (1996.01.25 - 1996.07.11)

Minister of Health (1996.07.12 - 1997.06.10)

House Leader

Opposition House Leader (1991.01.30 - 1993.05.08)

Whip

Chief Opposition Whip (1990 - 1991)

Parliamentary Secretary

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources (1982.03.01 - 1984.02.29)