Jack Austin (politician)
Jacob Austin PC CM OBC (born March 2, 1932) is a former Canadian politician and former member of the Senate of Canada. He was appointed to the upper house by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on August 8, 1975 and represented British Columbia. At the time of his retirement he was the longest-serving senator.
The Honourable Jack Austin PC CM OBC | |
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Austin in 2017 | |
| Leader of the Government in the Senate | |
| In office December 12, 2003 – February 5, 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Deputy | Fernand Robichaud Bill Rompkey |
| Whip | Bill Rompkey Rose-Marie Losier-Cool |
| Preceded by | Sharon Carstairs |
| Succeeded by | Marjory LeBreton |
| Minister of State for Social Development | |
| In office September 10, 1982 – June 29, 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Minister | Lloyd Axworthy John Roberts |
| Preceded by | Jean Chrétien |
| Succeeded by | Judy Erola |
| Minister of State (Without Portfolio) | |
| In office September 22, 1981 – September 9, 1982 | |
| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Bryce Mackasey (1974) |
| Succeeded by | Roch La Salle (1984) |
| Canadian Senator from Vancouver South | |
| In office August 19, 1975 – March 2, 2007 | |
| Nominated by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Jules Léger |
| Preceded by | Arthur Laing |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Austin March 2, 1932 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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