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HNATYSHYN, The Right Hon. Ramon John, P.C., C.C., C.M.M.., C.D., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.D., D.U.
Picture of HNATYSHYN, The Right Hon. Ramon John, P.C., C.C., C.M.M.., C.D., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.D., D.U.
© House of Commons 1984
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1934.03.16
Place of Birth: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 2002.12.18 (68 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer, lecturer, military, reservist
Notes: Second Canadian of Ukrainian origin appointed Governor General of Canada ( 1990-1995) (Source: Programme parlementaire Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program Newsletter, Fall 2007)
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 5250 Days (14 years, 4 months, 15 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Saskatoon--Clark's Crossing, Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative 1988.11.21 Defeated
Saskatoon West, Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative 1984.09.04 Elected
Saskatoon West, Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative 1980.02.18 Elected
Saskatoon West, Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative 1979.05.22 Elected
Saskatoon--Biggar, Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative 1974.07.08 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Progressive Conservative 1974.07.08 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada 1986.06.30 - 1988.12.07
President of the Privy Council 1985.02.27 - 1986.06.29
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources 1979.06.04 - 1980.03.02

Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of State (Government House Leader) 1984.09.17 - 1985.08.19
Minister of State for Science and Technology 1979.06.04 - 1979.10.07

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons 1984.11.05 - 1986.06.29

Leader of the Opposition in the House Of Commons

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Official Opposition House Leader 1984.04.06 - 1984.07.09
Deputy House Leader of the Official Opposition 1976.02 - 1979.04

House Leader

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Progressive Conservative Party House Leader 1984.11.05 - 1986.06.29
Progressive Conservative Party House Leader 1984.04.06 - 1984.07.09
Progressive Conservative Party Deputy House Leader 1976.02 - 1979.04

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Solicitor General (Acting) 1983.06 - 1984.04.05
Justice 1980.04 - 1983
Constitution 1974.12.20 - 1975.11

^ Committees - House of Commons
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on Standing Orders 32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
Special Committee on Standing Orders and Procedure 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Special Committee on TV and Radio Broadcasting of Proceedings of the House and its Committees 30th Parl., 3rd Session (1977.10.18 - 1978.10.10)
Standing Committee on Agriculture 30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs 30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Health, Welfare and Social Affairs 30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Transport and Communications 30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Subcommittee on Computer Crime of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)


^ Committees - Joint
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Joint Committee on the Constitution of Canada 30th Parl., 3rd Session (1977.10.18 - 1978.10.10)
Standing Joint Committee on Regulations and other Statutory Instruments 32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
30th Parl., 4th Session (1978.10.11 - 1979.03.26)
30th Parl., 3rd Session (1977.10.18 - 1978.10.10)
30th Parl., 2nd Session (1976.10.12 - 1977.10.17)
30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)

^ Committees - Cabinet
Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Communications 1985.09.13 - 1985.12.02
Special Committee of Council 1985.09.13 - 1986.07.03
Legislation and House Planning 1984.09.17 - 1986.07.03

Vice-Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Federal-Provincial Relations 1986.09.15 - 1989.01.29
Social Development 1986.07.04 - 1989.01.29
Special Committee of Council 1986.07.04 - 1989.01.29
Special Committee of Council 1984.09.17 - 1985.09.12
Government Operations 1984.09.17 - 1986.07.03

Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Privatization, Regulatory Affairs and Operations 1986.09.15 - 1989.01.29
Public Service 1986.07.04 - 1986.09.14
Legislation and House Planning 1986.07.04 - 1989.01.29
Communications 1985.12.03 - 1989.01.29
Security and Intelligence 1984.09.17 - 1989.01.29
Priorities and Planning 1984.09.17 - 1989.01.29
Treasury Board 1979.07 - 1980.07.09
Economic Development 1979.07 - 1980.07.09
Federal-Provincial Relations 1979.07 - 1980.07.09
Inner Cabinet 1979.07.31 - 1980.07.09


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