Don Boudria
Canadian politician and public servant
Born
August 30th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A public servant and politician, served as the 2nd Canadian Minister for International Cooperation. Focused on international development and humanitarian aid during tenure in government. Elected as a Member of Parliament for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, representing the Liberal Party. Worked on various committees, including those related to foreign affairs and immigration. Contributed to discussions on Canadian government policies and initiatives.
Served as Canadian Minister for International Cooperation
Represented Glengarry—Prescott—Russell in Parliament
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