Art Eggleton

Arthur C. "Art" Eggleton, PC (born September 29, 1943) is a Canadian politician. He was a Senator representing Ontario from 2005 to 2018. He was the longest serving Mayor of Toronto, serving from 1980 to 1991.[1]


Arthur C. Eggleton

Senator for Ontario
In office
March 24, 2005  September 29, 2018
Nominated byPaul Martin
Appointed byAdrienne Clarkson
Member of Parliament
for York Centre
In office
October 25, 1993  June 28, 2004
Preceded byBob Kaplan
Succeeded byKen Dryden
59th Mayor of Toronto
In office
December 1, 1980  November 30, 1991
Preceded byJohn Sewell
Succeeded byJune Rowlands
Personal details
Born (1943-09-29) September 29, 1943
Toronto, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Political partyIndependent Liberal
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (until 2014)
Spouse(s)Camille Bacchus
ChildrenStephanie Vass
ResidenceToronto
OccupationAccountant
CabinetMinister of National Defence (1997–2002)
Minister for International Trade (1996–1997)
Minister responsible for Infrastructure (1993–1996)
President of the Treasury Board (1993–1996)

Eggleton has held several federal government posts, including President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Infrastructure from 1993–1996, Minister for International Trade from 1996–1997, and Minister of National Defense from 1997 until 2002.

References

  1. "Eggleton will not seek re-election". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-10-06.

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