Doug Finley
Doug Finley | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Coast, Ontario | |
| In office August 27, 2009 – May 11, 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Douglas Finley July 25, 1946 Exeter, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | May 11, 2013 (aged 66) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | British/Canadian |
| Political party | Scottish National Party Conservative |
| Spouse | Diane Finley |
| Residence(s) | Ottawa, Ontario |
Michael Douglas Finley (July 25, 1946 – May 11, 2013) was a Canadian Senator and was Campaign Director for the Conservative Party of Canada during the 2006 and 2008 federal elections and the party's director of Political Operations.
History
Finley was born in
Douglas Finley was described as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's "number two man" and an "attack dog",
Finley was married to cabinet minister Diane Finley, his second wife,[2] for more than 30 years.[1][6]
While working as Campaign Director for the Conservative Party of Canada during the 2006 federal election, Finley, with his colleagues Irving Gerstein, Michael Donison and Susan Kehoe, was involved in what became known as the In and Out scandal,[1] in relation to campaign funding.
In 2009, Finley was appointed to the Senate.
Finley died of cancer on May 11, 2013.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Senator Doug Finley was deeply committed to Canada". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. 12 May 2013.
- ^ Canwest News Service, July 7, 2008. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ Avcorp Industries website; retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ "Senator Doug Finley". Parliament of Canada. [permanent dead link]
- ^ Fernlea Flowers website; retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ^ Brennan, Richard J. (28 August 2009). "Harper dubbed 'patronage king'". The Star. Toronto. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ "Senator Doug Finley dies from cancer at age 66". CBC. Retrieved 11 May 2013.