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ANDERSON, The Hon. David, P.C., O.C., L.L.B.
Picture of ANDERSON, The Hon. David, P.C., O.C., L.L.B.
Photographer:
House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 2004
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1937.08.16
Place of Birth: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Counsel, environmental consultant, foreign-service officer, professor, public servant
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 5964 Days (16 years, 3 months, 29 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Victoria, British Columbia Liberal 2004.06.28 Elected
Victoria, British Columbia Liberal 2000.11.27 Elected
Victoria, British Columbia Liberal 1997.06.02 Elected
Victoria, British Columbia Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Cowichan--Malahat--The Islands, British Columbia Liberal 1979.05.22 Defeated
Esquimalt--Saanich, British Columbia Resignation. Enters provincial politics in British Columbia. Liberal 1968.06.25 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1993.10.25 - 2006.01.22
Liberal 1968.06.25 - 1972.07.24

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of the Environment 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Minister of the Environment 1999.08.03 - 2003.12.11
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans 1997.06.11 - 1999.08.02
Minister of Transport 1996.01.25 - 1997.06.10
Minister of National Revenue 1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24

Regional Minister

RegionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
British Columbia 2004.01.20 - 2004.07.19
Yukon 2000 - 2002
British Columbia 1993 - 2002

^ Committees - House of Commons
Chair

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on Environmental Pollution 28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)

Member

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on Environmental Pollution 28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
Special Committee on the Official Languages Bill 28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)
Standing Committee on Broadcasting, Films and Assistance to the Arts 28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)
Standing Committee on Broadcasting, Television, Films and Assistance to the Arts 28th Parl., 4th Session (1972.02.17 - 1972.09.01)
28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)
Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration 38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on External Affairs and National Defence 28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Forestry 28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)


^ Committees - Cabinet
Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Priorities and Planning 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Domestic Affairs 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Global Affairs 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Canada-U.S. 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Security, Public Health and Emergencies 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Government Communications 2001.01.09 - 2003.12.11
Social Union 1999.08.03 - 2003.12.11
Economic Union 1997.06.11 - 2003.12.11
Economic Development Policy 1996 - 1997.06.10
Special Committee of Council 1993.12.10 - 1997.06.10

Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
^ Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
Political AffiliationProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party British Columbia 1972.08.30 - 1975.12.10
^ Provincial / Territorial Constituency
ConstituenciesProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Victoria British Columbia 1972.08.30 - 1975.12.10
^ Provincial / Territorial Assembly
AssemblyProvince / TerritoryTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Legislative Assembly British Columbia 1972.08.30 - 1975.12.10
^ Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
British Columbia

ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Liberal Party (Provincial) 1972 - 1976
Military Service


Military OrganizationFunctionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Royal Canadian Air Force (Reserve) Pilot Flying Officer 1955 - 1958
Family Ties in Parliament
RelativeNameDate of BirthDate of Death
Cousin Gillespie, Alastair William
(M.P.)
1922.05.01
Selected Publications This bibliography includes books, chapters in books and journal articles written, edited, compiled or translated solely by the parliamentarian or with others.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following information. Should you find any errors or omissions, please contact us at the following e-mail address: parlinfo@parl.gc.ca

^ Sole Author Books
  • Report to the Premier on oil transportation and oil spills .
    Victoria, B.C. : Queen's Printer for British Columbia; 1989. 109, [40] p.


Articles
  • Green Liability.
    CGA Magazine. 26 (5):30 May 1992.

  • Myths Abound.
    CGA Magazine. 26 (10):41 Oct. 1992.


^ Multiple Authors Articles
  • Did you trade in your last car?. Anderson, David, Eric Leblanc, Jim Carter and Bob Ford
    Saturday Night. 166 (20): 21 May 26, 2001.

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