Federal Political Experience
DINGWALL, The Hon. David Charles, P.C., B.Comm., LL.B.
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 1952.06.29 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
PROFESSION: Barrister and solicitor, lawyer
POLITICAL PARTY:
HOUSE OF COMMONS:
| 1980.02.18, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia |
Elected |
| 1984.09.04, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia |
Re-Elected |
| 1988.11.21, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia |
Re-Elected |
| 1993.10.25, Cape Breton--East Richmond, Nova Scotia |
Re-Elected |
| 1997.06.02, Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia |
Defeated |
CAUCUS:
| Liberal |
(1980.04.14 - 1997.04.27) |
PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS:
Minister
| Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency |
(1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24) |
| Minister of Public Works |
(1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24) |
| Minister of Supply and Services |
(1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24) |
| Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (Acting) |
(1996.01.09 - 1996.01.24) |
| Minister of Amateur Sport |
(1996.01.25 - 1996.07.11) |
| Minister of National Health and Welfare |
(1996.01.25 - 1996.07.11) |
| Minister of Health |
(1996.07.12 - 1997.06.10) |
Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons
| Deputy House Leader of the Official Opposition |
(1990.09.30 - 1990) |
| Official Opposition House Leader |
(1991.01.30 - 1993.05.08) |
House Leader / Parliamentary Leader
| Liberal Party Deputy House Leader |
(1990.09.30 - 1990) |
| Liberal Party House Leader |
(1991.01.30 - 1993.05.08) |
Whip
| Chief Opposition Whip |
(1990 - 1991) |
Parliamentary Secretary
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources |
(1982.03.01 - 1984.02.29) |
