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Pettigrew has a BA in Philosophy from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1972) and an MPhil in International Relations from Oxford University (1976).
Following the 1995 Quebec referendum Prime Minister Jean ChrétienJoseph Jacques Jean Chretien (born January 11, 1934, Shawinigan, Quebec) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. The Rt Hon. Jean Chretien Rank 20th Term of Office November 3, 1993 December 12, 2003 was committed to bringing in more star candidates from Quebec to his cabinet. He thus appointed Pettigrew and Stéphane DionStephane Dion (born September 28, 1955 in Quebec City, Quebec) is a Canadian academic and politician. After obtaining a bachelors degree and a masters degree in political science from Universite Laval in 1977 and 1979 respectively and a doctorate in socio to cabinet, even before they were in the house.
André OuelletAndre Ouellet is the former President of Canada Post and had previously been a long time Liberal politician. First elected to in 1967 Ouellet served in a number of different positions in the cabinets of Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Trudeau. Ouellet repres was made head of Canada PostCanada Post or Canada Post Corporation (CPC) is Canada's government-controlled mail service. The successor to the Post Office Department of the government of Canada, this Crown corporation was created in 1981 by the Canada Post Act to set a new direction, opening the riding of Papineau—Saint-Michel. Pettigrew was elected to Parliament in a March 25March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). There are 281 days remaining. Events 708 Constantine is consecrated Pope. 1306 Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scotland. 1409 The Council of Pisa opens. 1634 The first s, 19961996 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty''. Events January January 5 Hamas operative Yahya Ayyash is killed by an Israeli-planted booby-trapped cell phone Jan by-election. He was re-elected in 1997 and 2000, representing the new riding of Papineau—Saint-Denis. In 1996 he became Minister for International Cooperation and Minister responsible for La Francophonie.As Minister for International Trade, he was heavily embroiled in the US - Canada softwood lumber dispute. He was also a vocal proponent of the WTO trade talks arguing forcefully that Canada's main goal of lowering agricultural subsidies would be of great benefit to the world's poorer nations.
On December 12, 2003, he was appointed Minister of Health and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs by newly-appointed Prime Minister Paul Martin. On July 20, 2004, he moved to his long-desired portfolio of Foreign Affairs minister, displacing Bill Graham.
In 1999, Pettigrew wrote Pour une politique de la confiance, its English translation The New Politics of Confidence. It reviewed poorly, but does contain insights into Pettigrew's belief that the Canadian federal model benefits Quebec and is an example for the world.
Pettigrew is perhaps best known among the general public for his attention to his appearance: he is always immaculately dressed and every year is judged to have the best hair among male MPs. He also had plastic surgery on his nose during the 1990s, which reduced its size.
| 27th Ministry - Government of Paul Martin | ||
| Cabinet Posts (3) | ||
| Preceded by: Bill Graham | Minister of Foreign Affairs ( 2004-) | Succeeded by: (incumbent) |
| Preceded by: Anne McLellan | Minister of Health ( 2003- 2004) | Succeeded by: Ujjal Dosanjh |
| Preceded by: Stéphane Dion | Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs ( 2003- 2004) | Succeeded by: Lucienne Robillard |
| Special Cabinet Responsibilities | ||
| Preceded by: ? | Minister responsible for Official Languages ( 2003- 2004) | Succeeded by: Mauril Bélanger |
| 26th Ministry - Government of Jean Chrétien | ||
| Cabinet Posts (3) | ||
| Preceded by: Sergio Marchi | Minister for International Trade ( 1999- 2003) | Succeeded by: Jim Peterson |
| Preceded by: Doug Young | Minister of Human Resources Development ( 1996- 1999) | Succeeded by: Jane Stewart |
| Preceded by: Position created | Minister for International Cooperation ( 1996) | Succeeded by: Don Boudria |
| Special Cabinet Responsibilities | ||
| Preceded by: Position created | Minister responsible for La Francophonie ( 1996) | Succeeded by: Don Boudria |