Robert Layton (politician)
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For the British anthropologist, see Robert Hugh Layton. For the English special effects designer, see R. T. Layton. For the musicologist, see Robert Layton (musicologist).
Robert Edward John Layton PC (December 25, 1925 – May 9, 2002) was a Canadian politician who served as the minister of State from 1984 to 1986.
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Robert Layton | |
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Minister of State (Mines) | |
In office September 17, 1984 – June 29, 1986 | |
Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
Minister | Pat Carney |
Preceded by | Bill Rompkey |
Succeeded by | Gerald Merrithew (as Minister of State (Forestry and Mines)) |
Member of Parliament for Lachine—Lac-Saint-Louis (Lachine; 1984–1988) | |
In office September 4, 1984 – October 25, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Roderick Blaker |
Succeeded by | Clifford Lincoln |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Edward John Layton (1925-12-25)December 25, 1925 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | May 9, 2002(2002-05-09) (aged 76) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Resting place | Wyman United Church, Hudson, Quebec, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Doris Elizabeth Steeves |
Children | 4 (including Jack Layton) |
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Residence | Montreal |
Alma mater | McGill University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Consulting engineer |
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