Fred Mifflin

Rear-Admiral Fred J. Mifflin, PC CD (February 6, 1938 – October 5, 2013) was a rear admiral in the Canadian Forces and a politician.

The Honourable
Fred J. Mifflin
Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Trinity-Conception
In office
1988–2000
Preceded byMorrissey Johnson
Succeeded byBrian Tobin
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
In office
1996–1997
Preceded byBrian Tobin
Succeeded byDavid Anderson
Minister of Veterans Affairs
In office
1997–1999
Preceded byDoug Young
Succeeded byGeorge Baker
Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
In office
1997–1999
Preceded byLawrence MacAulay
Succeeded byGeorge Baker
Personal details
Born(1938-02-06)February 6, 1938
Bonavista, Newfoundland
DiedOctober 5, 2013(2013-10-05) (aged 75)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Political partyLiberal Party of Canada
SpouseGwenneth Mifflin
Children3
ResidenceOttawa
Alma materRoyal Naval College of Canada
Canadian Forces Staff College
United States Naval War College
National Defence College
Occupationpolitician
Professionnaval officer

Mifflin was born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, in 1938.

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