Chuck Strahl
Charles Richard "Chuck" Strahl PC (born February 25, 1957) is a Canadian businessman and politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 1993 to 2011. First elected for the Reform Party, he was the leader of the Democratic Representative Caucus that left the Canadian Alliance in opposition to Stockwell Day's leadership. When the Conservatives won power in 2006, he became a prominent cabinet minister and served as Minister of Agriculture, Indian and Northern Affairs, and Transportation.
The Honourable Chuck Strahl | |
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Strahl in 2014 | |
| Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities | |
| In office August 6, 2010 – May 18, 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | John Baird |
| Succeeded by | Denis Lebel |
| Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development | |
| In office August 14, 2007 – August 6, 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Jim Prentice |
| Succeeded by | John Duncan |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office February 6, 2006 – August 14, 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Andy Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Ritz |
| Member of Parliament for Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon (Fraser Valley; 1997–2004) (Fraser Valley East; 1993–1997) | |
| In office October 25, 1993 – May 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Belsher |
| Succeeded by | Mark Strahl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Strahl February 25, 1957 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (since 2003) |
| Other political affiliations | Reform (1993-2000) Canadian Alliance (2000-2001, 2002-2003) Democratic Representative Caucus (2001-2002) |
| Spouse | Deb Strahl |
| Children | Karina Strahl Loewen, Mark Strahl |
| Residence(s) | Chilliwack, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | Trinity Western University |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
| Portfolio | Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities |
On June 14, 2012, Strahl was appointed to serve a five-year term as chair of the Security Intelligence Review Committee, but resigned in controversy over conflict of interest accusations resulting from his lobbying efforts for oil and pipeline companies.
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