Derek Burney | |
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 Derek Burney pictured in 1981 | |
| Canadian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Allan Gotlieb |
| Succeeded by | John de Chastelain |
| 1st Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Hartt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1939 (age 84–85) Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Relatives | Derek Jr. (son) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University (BA, 1962; MA, 1964) |
Derek Hudson Burney, OC (born 1939) for a time served as Canada's ambassador to the US, and was political strategist for both the government of Brian Mulroney and of Stephen Harper. He was for a time an executive or director in private industry. He was Chancellor of Lakehead University 2013-2017.