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Anne McLellan
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McLellan in 2011
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| 9th Deputy Prime Minister of Canada | |
| In office December 12, 2003 – February 6, 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | John Manley |
| Succeeded by | Chrystia Freeland (2019) |
| Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | |
| In office April 4, 2005 – February 6, 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Herself (as Solicitor General) |
| Succeeded by | Stockwell Day |
| Solicitor General of Canada | |
| In office December 12, 2003 – April 3, 2005 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Wayne Easter |
| Succeeded by | Herself (as Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office January 15, 2002 – December 12, 2003 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Allan Rock |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Pettigrew |
| Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada |
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| In office June 11, 1997 – January 14, 2002 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Allan Rock |
| Succeeded by | Martin Cauchon |
| Minister of Natural Resources | |
| In office November 4, 1993 – June 10, 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean Chretien |
| Preceded by | Bobbie Sparrow |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Goodale |
| Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre (Edmonton West; 1997–2004) (Edmonton Northwest; 1993–1997) |
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| In office October 25, 1993 – January 23, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Murray Dorin |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Hawn |
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| Born | August 31, 1950 Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residences | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University (BA, LLB) King's College London (LLM) |
| Profession | Lawyer, law professor, politician |
Anne McLellan (born August 31, 1950) is a Canadian politician and university professor. She was the ninth Deputy Prime Minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006. She also served as a minister in the Canadian government for the Liberal Party. McLellan represented the city of Edmonton in the House of Commons of Canada, which is where laws are made for Canada.
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Early Life and Education
Anne McLellan studied at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. She earned two degrees there: one in Arts and one in Law. Later, in 1975, she earned a Master of Laws degree from King's College London in the United Kingdom.
After her studies, she became a professor who taught law. She first taught at the University of New Brunswick. Then, starting in 1980, she taught at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. At the University of Alberta, she also served as an associate dean and later as a dean. A dean is a leader in a university department. She also worked on the board of directors for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, which helps protect people's rights.
Political Career
Anne McLellan began her political journey in the 1993 Canadian federal election. She ran as a Liberal candidate in the area called Edmonton Northwest. She won her seat by a very small number of votes, only 12 more than the next candidate. This close win earned her the nickname "Landslide Annie."
She quickly became an important person in the Liberal Party. She was one of only four Liberals elected from Alberta at that time. She was chosen to be part of the Cabinet, which is a group of top government ministers. Her first role was Minister of Natural Resources. Because she became a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, she has the special title "the Honourable" for life.
Before the 1997 Canadian federal election, the boundaries of the voting areas changed. McLellan was re-elected in the new area called Edmonton West in 1997 and again in 2000. This was impressive because the Liberal Party was not very popular in Alberta during those years.
From 1997 to 2002, McLellan served as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General. In these roles, she was the government's chief legal advisor. She helped create new laws for safety after the events of September 11, 2001, in the United States. She also oversaw the creation of the Canadian gun registry. From 2002 to 2003, she was the Minister of Health.
Even though she supported Paul Martin to become the leader of the Liberal Party, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien kept her in his Cabinet. He wanted to make sure that Alberta had a voice in the government.
Deputy Prime Minister
When Paul Martin became Prime Minister on December 12, 2003, he chose Anne McLellan as his Deputy Prime Minister. This is a very important role, second only to the Prime Minister. She was also made the minister for a new department called Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada. As Deputy Prime Minister, she led the Cabinet Operations Committee. Her appointment was part of a trend where many women were given senior positions in Paul Martin's government.
In the 2004 Canadian federal election, she was re-elected by a small margin of 721 votes. She won against Laurie Hawn of the Conservative Party of Canada in the new voting area of Edmonton Centre.
In the 2006 Canadian federal election, the Conservative Party won the election. Laurie Hawn defeated McLellan in her riding.
Anne McLellan is one of the few Canadian politicians who spent her entire time in parliament as a member of the Cabinet. This happened because she was a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) from Alberta, a province where the Liberal Party usually did not have many elected members. Being the only Liberal MP from Alberta meant she was often included in the Cabinet to ensure that the region was represented.
After Politics
After leaving politics, Anne McLellan continued to contribute to public life. On May 12, 2006, she became a special scholar at the University of Alberta. She also joined the law firm Bennett Jones LLP as a counsel. She became a director on the boards of several companies, including Nexen Inc., Agrium Inc., and Cameco Corporation.
On July 1, 2009, she was recognized for her public service and work as a law professor. She was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada, which is one of Canada's highest honors. On May 9, 2013, she received the Alberta Order of Excellence for her achievements in politics, law, and education.
In 2015, she became the Chancellor of Dalhousie University, where she had studied earlier. In 2017, she was named the chair of the board of directors for Pearson College UWC.
In October 2019, after the 2019 Canadian federal election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked McLellan to be an advisor. This was because the Liberal Party did not win any seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan. McLellan helped the Prime Minister as he formed his government, especially with concerns about western Canada.
Policy Reports
..... This group was asked to suggest how to create new rules for a certain plant. The public was able to share their ideas with the group. The group's report was released in December 2016, offering recommendations to lawmakers.
In March 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked McLellan to be a special advisor. She was asked to study whether one minister should hold both the roles of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. She also looked at how the Cabinet and government staff worked together. She provided her independent recommendations to the Prime Minister in June 2019.
In July 2020, it was announced that McLellan would be part of a three-person Independent Review Panel. This panel was formed to look into the police response to a tragic event that happened in Nova Scotia in April 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Anne McLellan para niños
