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Don Boudria

Don Boudria

The Honourable Don Boudria, PC, MP (born August 30, 1949 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian politician.

Boudria is currently a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell since 1984. Boudria is a former public servant. He is a former Minister for International Cooperation, Minister responsible for La Francophonie, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of State, and Minister of State and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. He was also the Chief Government Whip. When Paul Martin replaced Jean Chrétien as Prime Minister in December 2003, Boudria lost his position in cabinet as well as his role as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. Subequently, he was elected chair of the Standing Committee on Official Languages (3rd session of the 37th parliament) and is currently chairing the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

26th Ministry - Government of Jean Chrétien
Cabinet Posts (4)
Minister of State
(2002-2003)
NB: no portfolio specified (while House Leader)
Preceded by:
Alfonso Gagliano
Minister of Public Works and Government Services
(2002)
Succeeded by:
Ralph Goodale
Minister of State
(1997-2002)
NB: no portfolio specified (while House Leader)
Preceded by:
Pierre Pettigrew
Minister for International Cooperation
(1996-1997)
Succeeded by:
Diane Marleau
Special Cabinet Responsibilities
Preceded by:
Pierre Pettigrew
Minister responsible for La Francophonie
(1996-1997)
Succeeded by:
Diane Marleau
Special Parliamentary Responsibilities
Preceded by:
Ralph Goodale
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
(2002-2003)
Succeeded by:
Jacques Saada
Preceded by:
Herb Gray
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
(1997-2002)
Succeeded by:
Ralph Goodale
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