Lyle Vanclief
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food | |
|---|---|
| In office 11 June 1997 – 12 December 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Goodale |
| Succeeded by | Bob Speller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 September 1943 Ameliasburg, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Profession | Agrologist |
Lyle Vanclief,
Early life
Vanclief was born in
Political career
Vanclief was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal Member of Parliament representing the rural Ontario riding of Prince Edward—Hastings in 1988.[citation needed]
In October 1993, Vanclief was re-elected to the 36th Canadian Parliament.[1]
In June 1997, Vanclief was named Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food after his election to the 36th Canadian Parliament.[1]
Paul Martin became prime minister in 2003 and did not include Vanclief in Cabinet. Vanclief did not run for re-election in the 2004 election.
Vanclief supported Stéphane Dion for the leadership of the Liberal Party.[2]
Family
Vanclief married Sharon, with whom he has two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Grad News". No. page 28. University of Guelph Alumnus Magazine. Fall 1997.
- ^ "Liberal Party of Canada". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.