Diane Ablonczy
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The Honourable Diane Ablonczy PC |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Calgary—Nose Hill Calgary North (1993-1997) |
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In office October 25, 1993 – October 19, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Al Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Rempel |
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Diane Broadway May 6, 1949 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Reform (1993-2000) Canadian Alliance (2000-2003) |
| Spouse(s) | Ron Sauer |
| Residence | Calgary, Alberta |
| Profession | Farmer, lawyer, teacher |
| Religion | Evangelical Christian |
Diane Ablonczy PC (/əˈblɒnsi/ ə-BLON-see; born May 6, 1949) is a Canadian former Member of Parliament who served in the Canadian House of Commons representing Calgary ridings from 1993 to 2015 sitting first with the Reform Party of Canada, then with the Canadian Alliance and finally with the Conservative Party of Canada. She served as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) from January 4, 2011 to July 15, 2013. She was previously appointed Minister of State (Seniors) on January 19, 2010. She held the position of Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) from October 30, 2008, Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) from August 14, 2007, and served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance from February 2006. Previously, Ablonczy served as Chief Opposition Critic for Citizenship and Immigration, Health, and Human Resources Development.
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