David Emerson | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office May 26, 2008 – October 20, 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Maxime Bernier |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Cannon |
| Minister of International Trade | |
| In office February 6, 2006 – June 24, 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Jim Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Fortier |
| Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics | |
| In office February 6, 2006 – June 25, 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Office Abolished |
| Minister of Industry | |
| In office July 20, 2004 – February 6, 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Lucienne Robillard |
| Succeeded by | Maxime Bernier |
| Member of Parliament for Vancouver Kingsway | |
| In office June 28, 2004 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Sophia Leung |
| Succeeded by | Don Davies |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Lee Emerson September 17, 1945 Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2004-2006) |
| Spouse | Theresa Yuek-Si Tang |
| Residence(s) | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Financial executive, politician |
| Profession | Economist |
| Portfolio | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
David Lee Emerson, PC OBC (born September 17, 1945) is a Canadian economist, financial executive, and politician. He was formerly the Member of Parliament for the riding of Vancouver Kingsway. He was first elected as a Liberal and served as Minister of Industry under Prime Minister Paul Martin. After controversially crossing the floor to join Stephen Harper's Conservatives, he served as Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, followed by Minister of Foreign Affairs.