John Walsh (Canadian politician)

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John Walsh
President of the Conservative Party
In office
December 7, 2009 – May 29, 2016
LeaderStephen Harper
Rona Ambrose (ad interim)
Preceded byDon Plett
Succeeded byScott Lamb
Personal details
Political partyConservative Party of Canada
Spouse(s)Jillian Walsh
ChildrenDuncan, Liam, and Finnian
ResidenceToronto, Ontario
Alma materRoberts Wesleyan College, Carleton University and Osgoode Hall Law School

John Walsh is the former President of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was succeeded by Scott Lamb. Walsh has degrees in history and philosophy, political science and international relations, and law. His wife, Jillian, lives with him and his three children—Duncan, Liam, and Finnian—in Toronto where he is Director and General Counsel in the Investment Division of a Canadian Pension Fund. Prior to this, he had been a corporate lawyer for 10 years. He has also held senior positions for the Minister of National Defence, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance. Walsh is active in his church community and is a member of the Sick Kids Leaders Cabinet.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "John Walsh (President)". The Conservative Party of Canada. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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