David Emerson
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The Honourable David Emerson PC OBC PhD |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Vancouver Kingsway |
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In office June 28, 2004 – October 14, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Sophia Leung |
| Succeeded by | Don Davies |
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David Lee Emerson September 17, 1945 Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations |
Liberal (2004-2006) |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Yuek-Si Tang |
| Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Profession | Economist, financial executive, politician |
| Portfolio | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Religion | Buddhist |
David Lee Emerson, PC OBC (born September 17, 1945) is a Canadian politician, financial executive, and economist
Emerson is a former Member of Parliament for the riding of Vancouver Kingsway. He was first elected as a Liberal and served as Minister of Industry under Prime Minister Paul Martin. After controversially crossing the floor to join Stephen Harper's Conservatives, he served as Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, followed by Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Emerson was born in Montreal, Quebec. He attended the University of Alberta and obtained his Bachelor of Economics degree in 1968 and his Master of Economics degree in 1970. He then went on to Queen's University where he received his Ph.D in Economics.
In 1975, after working as a researcher for the Economic Council of Canada, Emerson moved to British Columbia and joined the public service. In 1984, he became Deputy Minister of Finance.
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