David Collenette
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The Honourable David Michael Collenette PC |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Don Valley East |
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In office October 25, 1993 – June 28, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Redway |
| Succeeded by | Yasmin Ratansi |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for York East |
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In office February 18, 1980 – September 4, 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Ron Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Alan Redway |
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In office July 8, 1974 – May 22, 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Ian Arrol |
| Succeeded by | Ron Ritchie |
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June 24, 1946 London, UK |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Penny Collenette |
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B.A., M.A. (Political Science), LL.D Glendon College, York University, Toronto. David subsequently received his M.A. in 2004 and LL.D in 2015 from the same university. |
| Profession | Business Advisor |
B.A., M.A. (Political Science), LL.D Glendon College, York University, Toronto.
David Michael Collenette, PC (born June 24, 1946) is a former Canadian politician. From 1974, until his retirement from politics in 2004, he was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. A graduate from York University's Glendon College in 1969, he subsequently received his MA from the same university in 2004. He was first elected in the York East riding of Toronto to the House of Commons on July 8, 1974, in the Pierre Trudeau government.
Collenette served as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons for more than 20 years. He was elected five times and defeated twice. He served in the Cabinet under three prime ministers - Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chrétien. He held several portfolios:
During the constitutional debates of the early 1980s, he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House leader and was assigned by the government to Westminster to represent Canada's interests.
As Minister of Defence, Collenette oversaw the reorganization, restructuring and re-engineering of the department as part of the federal government's deficit cutting. During this time the Canadian Forces were involved in challenging assignments in the Balkans, Haiti and Somalia.
During his tenure, Collenette was at the centre of the controversy over the Somalia Affair. He was especially challenged on the government's decision to curtail the inquiry into the affair.
During an interview on CTV Television, Collenette sought to correct those who suggested that he supported General Jean Boyle who was fighting to save his career amidst allegations he oversaw the alteration of documents. As Commissioner Peter Desbarats later summarised, he indicated "{Collenette} perhaps has already decided to sacrifice Boyle in order to protect himself".
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