John Turner
Canadian lawyer and 17th Prime Minister
Born
June 7th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
September 19th, 2020
4 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 17th Prime Minister of Canada in 1984 for a brief period. Contributed significantly to Canadian politics as a member of the Liberal Party. Held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Justice, prior to becoming Prime Minister. Focused on issues such as trade and public health throughout his political career. Participated in various national and international dialogues during his time in office.
Served as Prime Minister for 79 days in 1984
Held key cabinet roles in the 1960s and 1970s
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