Bill Graham

Bill Graham was named to the Order of Canada in 2015 and continued to play an active role among defence and foreign policy circles after leaving politics.

He was named to the defence post in July 2004 by Paul Martin, the former Liberal prime minister who ousted Chretien as leader of the party. For decades, Canada and Denmark engaged in what former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen called a “flag war” in 2005. “He cared deeply about Canada and the people who call it home. He was named to the Order of Canada in 2015. While in the role, Graham backed a proposal that would have seen Canada joining the U.S.’s ballistic missile defence program for the continent, but the measure failed to get political backing in the Canadian minority Parliament of the time. Former prime minister Jean Chretien named Graham to the role of foreign affairs minister in January 2002, a time that saw Graham and the Canadian government quickly embroiled in the world-changing aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Bill Graham, who served as foreign affairs minister when Canada decided against joining the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, has died.

Our love and respect surround his family, friends and colleagues," Goodale said in a statement. Not many people can say that," said McKay, who represents the Toronto riding of Scarborough-Guildwood. He wasn’t drinking … He enjoyed a good glass of wine but he couldn’t join us," he recalled. This weekend the party will elect a new leader for the party to replace former prime minister Paul Martin who resigned as leader following his defeat in the last election campaign. "He was a fun guy. He was full of laughter. He’s a person to be taken seriously, but he never took himself seriously. Interim Liberal party leader Bill Graham is given a standing ovation in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday Nov. 28, 2006. They had two children: Katy and Patrick. "He was an outstanding minister of foreign affairs and a skilled parliamentarian," tweeted John Baird, who served as foreign affairs minister under former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper. He laughed very easily.” "He’s such a wonderful presence.

It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of William 'Bill' Graham, an accomplished lawyer, academic, philanthropist, and former federal Cabinet ...

He was a dedicated public servant, a strong leader, and a respected expert in his field. “During his studies, Mr. Graham proudly served as a Sub-Lieutenant within the Naval Reserve of the Royal Canadian Navy. After receiving his Doctorate of Laws from the University of Paris, he practised law and taught at several universities. “Mr. Graham dedicated his life to the service of others and to our country.

Lors de son passage au ministère, le gouvernement avait pris la décision de ne pas accompagner les États-Unis dans leur invasion de l'Irak, décision qui avait ...

«Il était un géant de la politique canadienne et internationale. «Son départ laissera un grand vide pour tous ceux et celles qui l’ont connu ou travaillé avec lui.» « Fervent défenseur du bilinguisme et du multiculturalisme, du logement abordable et des droits des personnes LGBTQ2, M. Graham a eu un impact considérable sur la vie des Torontois et de tous les Canadiens», a-t-il mentionné.

OTTAWA — Bill Graham, qui était ministre des Affaires étrangères dans le gouvernement libéral de Jean Chrétien lorsque le Canada a décidé de ne pas se ...

Il a également été chef de l'opposition et chef par intérim du Parti libéral. Dans un tweet, le ministre des Transports Omar Alghabra a qualifié Graham de “mon ...

Mes condoléances à sa famille. Je suis attristé d’apprendre le décès de mon ami et mentor Bill Graham. Il était un géant de la politique canadienne et internationale. “Il portait son amour pour le Canada sur sa manche.

«Bill a ouvert la voie au dialogue, à la diplomatie et à une meilleure politique étrangère. Le Canada a grandement bénéficié de son travail inlassable», a-t- ...

«Il était un géant de la politique canadienne et internationale. «Son départ laissera un grand vide pour tous ceux et celles qui l’ont connu ou travaillé avec lui.» «Bill a ouvert la voie au dialogue, à la diplomatie et à une meilleure politique étrangère. Le Canada a grandement bénéficié de son travail inlassable», a-t-elle dit.