Marcel Masse
Canadian politician and Minister of Defence
Born
May 27th, 1936
88 years ago
Died
August 25th, 2014
10 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Born in 1936, a Canadian educator and politician served as the 29th Minister of National Defence. During the tenure in the late 1980s, focused on defence policy and military reforms. Played a significant role in shaping Canada's military strategy during the Cold War era. After leaving politics, contributed to various educational institutions and continued involvement in public affairs.
Served as Canada's Minister of National Defence
Contributed to Canada's defence policy during the Cold War
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