Allan Rock
Allan Michael Rock PC CM OOnt KC (born August 30, 1947) is a Canadian lawyer, former politician, diplomat and university administrator. He was Canada's ambassador to the United Nations (2004–2006) and had previously served in the Cabinet of Jean Chrétien, most notably as Justice Minister (1993–1997) and Health Minister (1997–2002). During his time in government, he was accused of ethical improprieties after accepting free hospitality from the Irving family, with whom his department had financial dealings.
The Honourable Allan Rock | |
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| Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Heinbecker |
| Succeeded by | John McNee |
| Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre | |
| In office 1993–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Borys Wrzesnewskyj |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office November 4, 1993 – June 10, 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Pierre Blais |
| Succeeded by | Anne McLellan |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office June 11, 1997 – January 14, 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | David Dingwall |
| Succeeded by | Anne McLellan |
| 52nd Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada | |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| Preceded by | James MacDonald Spence |
| Succeeded by | Paul Stephen Andrew Lamek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allan Michael Rock August 30, 1947 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Deborah Hanscom |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician, government minister, school administrator |
Rock was appointed as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa by its board of governors on June 3, 2008. His term began on July 15, 2008, and it ended on July 1, 2016. Rock was subsequently designated president emeritus. His presidency was marred by controversies over freedom of speech.
Rock joined the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2018, where he is currently a full professor specializing in subjects related to international law (notably international humanitarian law).
Board member of Security Council Report