Rob Nicholson
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The Honourable Robert Nicholson PC QC MP |
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| Official Opposition Critic for Justice | |
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Assumed office November 20, 2015 |
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| Leader | Rona Ambrose |
| Preceded by | Françoise Boivin |
| 11th Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office February 9, 2015 – November 4, 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Ed Fast (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Stéphane Dion |
| 39th Minister of National Defence | |
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In office July 15, 2013 – February 9, 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Peter MacKay |
| Succeeded by | Jason Kenney |
| Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada |
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In office January 4, 2007 – July 15, 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Vic Toews |
| Succeeded by | Peter MacKay |
| Leader of the Government in the House of Commons | |
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In office February 6, 2006 – January 4, 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Tony Valeri |
| Succeeded by | Peter Van Loan |
| Minister responsible for Democratic Reform | |
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In office February 6, 2006 – January 4, 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Belinda Stronach (Democratic Renewal) |
| Succeeded by | Peter Van Loan |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Niagara Falls |
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Assumed office June 28, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Gary Pillitteri |
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In office September 4, 1984 – October 25, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Al MacBain |
| Succeeded by | Gary Pillitteri |
| Personal details | |
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Robert Douglas Nicholson April 29, 1952 Niagara Falls, Canada |
| Political party |
Progressive Conservative (Before 2003) Conservative (2003–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Arlene Nicholson |
| Alma mater |
Queen's University University of Windsor |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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Robert Douglas "Rob" Nicholson, PC, QC, MP (born April 29, 1952), is a member of the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Niagara Falls for the Conservative Party. He previously served as Minister of National Defence, Minister of Justice, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
Nicholson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University and a law degree from the University of Windsor. Nicholson practised law before entering politics, and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Nicholson was first elected to federal parliament in the federal election of 1984 as a Progressive Conservative, defeating New Democrat Richard Harrington and incumbent Liberal Al MacBain. He was re-elected by a narrower margin in the 1988 election, defeating Liberal Gary Pillitteri by fewer than 2,000 votes.
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