Frank McKenna
Francis Joseph McKenna PC OC ONB KC (born January 19, 1948) is a Canadian businessman and former politician and diplomat. He is currently Deputy Chairman of the Toronto-Dominion Bank. He served as Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2006. He served as the 27th premier of New Brunswick from 1987 to 1997, winning every seat in the province in his first election.
The Honourable Frank McKenna | |
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| Canadian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office March 8, 2005 – March 13, 2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Michael Kergin |
| Succeeded by | Michael Wilson |
| 27th Premier of New Brunswick | |
| In office October 27, 1987 – October 14, 1997 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Gilbert Finn Margaret McCain Marilyn T. Counsell |
| Preceded by | Richard Hatfield |
| Succeeded by | Ray Frenette |
| New Brunswick Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office May 4, 1985 – October 27, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Dysart |
| Succeeded by | Camille Thériault |
| Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association | |
| In office May 4, 1985 – October 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Dysart |
| Succeeded by |
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| MLA for Chatham | |
| In office October 12, 1982 – September 11, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Kane |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| MLA for Miramichi-Bay du Vin | |
| In office September 11, 1995 – October 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | James Doyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Joseph McKenna 19 January 1948 Apohaqui, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Friel (1972-present); 3 children |
| Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University University of New Brunswick |
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