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EGGLETON, The Hon. Art, P.C.
Picture of EGGLETON, The Hon. Art, P.C.
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Current Senator - Ontario, Ontario
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Accountant, consultant in urban management
Contact Information
Language Preference: English
^ Parliamentary Address
Telephone: 613-995-4230
Toll Free: 1-800-267-7362
Fax: 613-995-4237
E-Mail: egglea@sen.parl.gc.ca
Senate of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6909 Days (18 years, 10 months, 30 days)
^ Senate
Senatorial DivisionPolitical Affiliation at NominationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)Appointed on the advice of
Ontario, Ontario Maiden speech. Liberal 2005.03.24 - Martin, Paul Edgar Philippe
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
York Centre, Ontario Liberal 2000.11.27 Elected
York Centre, Ontario Liberal 1997.06.02 Elected
York Centre, Ontario Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Parkdale, Ontario Liberal 1978.10.16
(By-Election)
Defeated

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 2005.03.24 -
Liberal 1993.10.25 - 2004.06.27

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of National Defence Resignation. 1997.06.11 - 2002.05.25
Minister for International Trade 1996.01.25 - 1997.06.10
Minister responsible for Infrastructure 1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24
President of the Treasury Board 1993.11.04 - 1996.01.24

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Human Resources and Skills Development 2012.01 -
Labour 2012.01.25 -

^ Committees - Senate
Chair

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
39th Parl., 2nd Session (2007.10.16 - 2008.09.07)
39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Subcommittee on Cities of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology 40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
39th Parl., 2nd Session (2007.10.16 - 2008.09.07)

Vice-Chair

CommitteeSession
Social Affairs, Science and Technology 41st Parl., 1st Session (2011.06.02 - )

Member

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on Senate Reform 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans 40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs 38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on National Finance 40th Parl., 3rd Session (2010.03.03 - 2011.03.26)
40th Parl., 2nd Session (2009.01.26 - 2009.12.30)
39th Parl., 2nd Session (2007.10.16 - 2008.09.07)
39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
Standing Committee on Transport and Communications 39th Parl., 1st Session (2006.04.03 - 2007.09.14)
38th Parl., 1st Session (2004.10.04 - 2005.11.29)
Transport and Communications 41st Parl., 1st Session (2011.06.02 - )

^ Committees - House of Commons
Member

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)


^ Committees - Cabinet
Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Treasury Board 1993.12.10 - 1996.01.01

Vice-Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Economic Union 1998.11.23 - 2002.05.25

Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Economic Union 1997.06.11 - 1998.11.22
Treasury Board 1997.06.11 - 2002.05.25
Economic Development Policy 1996 - 1997.06.10

Municipal Political Experience
MunicipalityLocal GovernmentFunctionMandate
Toronto,
Ontario
Municipal Government Mayor 1980 - 1991
Toronto,
Ontario
Municipal Government City Councillor During 22 years -
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 Chapters in Books

  • Foreword.
    In: Toronto, the heart of the city. Toronto : Key Porter Books; c1988. (128 p. )


Articles

  • Blueprint aims to build on success.
    Technology in Government. 1(4):11 Oct. 1994.

  • Infrastructure in Canada.
    Policy Options = Options politiques. 16(1):12 Jan./Feb. 1995.

  • Ottawa's Wallis house .
    Canadian Housing = Habitation canadienne. 13(1):21 Spring 1996.


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