Jim Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Minister for International Trade | |
| In office December 12, 2003 – February 5, 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Pierre Pettigrew |
| Succeeded by | David Emerson (International Trade) |
| Member of Parliament for Willowdale | |
| In office November 21, 1988 – July 12, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John Oostrom |
| Succeeded by | Martha Hall Findlay (2008) |
| In office February 18, 1980 – September 4, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Jarvis |
| Succeeded by | John Oostrom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Scott Peterson July 30, 1941 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | May 10, 2024 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Heather Johnston |
| Relations | David Peterson (brother) Tim Peterson (brother) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
James Scott Peterson PC (July 30, 1941 – May 10, 2024) was a Canadian politician. He was a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1980 to 1984 and again from 1988 to 2007, representing the northern Toronto riding of Willowdale. He served in the cabinets of Jean Chrétien, as Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions), and Paul Martin, as Minister of International Trade.