Ron Duhamel

Canadian politician

Ronald J. Duhamel

Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Saint Boniface
In office
November 21, 1988 – January 15, 2002
Preceded by| Léo Duguay
Succeeded by| Raymond Simard
Senator for Manitoba, Manitoba
In office
January 15, 2002 – September 30, 2002
Appointed by| Jean Chrétien
Personal details
Born| (1938-03-02)March 2, 1938
Saint Boniface, Manitoba
Died| September 30, 2002(2002-09-30) (aged 64)
Political party| Liberal
Cabinet| Minister of Veterans Affairs (2000–2002)
Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Francophonie) (1999–2002)
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development) (Western Economic Diversification) (1997–1999)
Portfolio| Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board (1994–1996)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works (Public Works and Government Services) (1993–1994)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Supply and Services (Public Works and Government Services) (1993–1994)

Ronald J. Duhamel, PC (March 2, 1938 – September 30, 2002) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and Senator.[1]

## Biography

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Ronald Duhamel was born in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Lakehead University and a Master of Arts (MA) and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He was a teacher, school principal, professor at the University of Manitoba, assistant deputy minister of education, and deputy minister of education in Manitoba. He died of cancer on September 30, 2002, survived by his wife Carolyn and three daughters, Kathie, Natalie and Karine.[2]

## Political career

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Duhamel was elected as a Liberal candidate in the riding of Saint Boniface in the 1988 federal election. He was re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2000. Duhamel was wildly popular in the riding and never won an election with less than 50% of the vote, winning each of his elections by 52%, 63%, 51% and 52%.

In 2000, Duhamel was appointed to the federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to the portfolio of Veterans Affairs, a post he held until 2002. Other posts he held include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works (Public Works and Government Services), Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development), Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification), and Secretary of State (Francophonie).

Duhamel was appointed to the Senate on January 15, 2002, representing the senatorial division of Manitoba.

### Electoral history

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2000 Canadian federal election: Saint Boniface—Saint Vital

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±%
| Liberal | Ronald J. Duhamel | 20,173 | 52.2 | +1.0
| Alliance | Joyce M. Chilton | 8,962 | 23.2 | +5.2
| New Democratic | John Parry | 5,026 | 13.0 | -5.0
| Progressive Conservative | Mike Reilly | 4,505 | 11.7 | -0.7
Total valid votes  | 38,666 | 100.0

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1997 Canadian federal election: Saint Boniface—Saint Vital

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±%
| Liberal | Ronald J. Duhamel | 18,948 | 51.2 | -12.2
| New Democratic | Peter Carney | 6,663 | 18.0 | +10.9
| Reform | Denis Simard | 6,658 | 18.0 | +1.2
| Progressive Conservative | Jennifer Clark | 4,555 | 12.3 | +5.1
| Marxist–Leninist | Rubin Kantorovich | 171 | 0.5 | +0.3
Total valid votes  | 36,995 | 100.0

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1993 Canadian federal election: Saint Boniface—Saint Vital

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±%
| Liberal | Ronald J. Duhamel | 30,041 | 63.4 | +11.9
| Reform | Alison Anderson | 7,959 | 16.8 | +14.1
| Progressive Conservative | Barbara Thompson | 3,404 | 7.2 | -26.5
| New Democratic | Pauline Dupont | 3,354 | 7.1 | -3.6
| National | Marcelle Marion | 2,008 | 4.2 |
| Canada Party | Don Dumesnil | 329 | 0.7 |
| Natural Law | Ginette Robert | 250 | 0.5 |
| Marxist–Leninist | Sharon Segal | 59 | 0.1 |
Total valid votes  | 47,404 | 100.0

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1988 Canadian federal election: Saint Boniface—Saint Vital

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±%
| Liberal | Ronald J. Duhamel | 24,117 | 51.5 | +17.5
| Progressive Conservative | Léo Duguay | 15,747 | 33.6 | -6.1
| New Democratic | Alan Turner | 5,012 | 10.7 | -12.2
| Reform | Gordon G. Duncan | 1,281 | 2.7 |
| Libertarian | Guy Beaudry | 425 | 0.9 |
| Independent | Lyle H. Cruickshank | 190 | 0.4 |
| Independent | Rubin Kantorovich | 43 | 0.1 |
Total valid votes  | 46,815 | 100.0

## References

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1. ^ "Ronald J. Duhamel | openparliament.ca".
2. ^ "Senator Ron Duhamel dies". CBC News. 1 October 2002. Retrieved 18 April 2021.

*   * Ron Duhamel – Parliament of Canada biography
* Debates of the Senate (Hansard), 2nd Session, 37th Parliament, Volume 140, Issue 3

26th Ministry – Cabinet of Jean Chrétien

Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor  | Office  | Successor
George Baker | Minister of Veterans Affairs
2000–2002  | Rey Pagtakhan
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