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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 |
A. Anne McLellan PC OC AOE was born on August 31, 1950. She is a Canadian politician and a former university professor. She served as the ninth deputy prime minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006.
Anne McLellan was a cabinet minister in the Liberal governments led by Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin. She represented the city of Edmonton in the House of Commons of Canada. She also held important roles like Solicitor General, Minister of Health, and Minister of Justice of 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 Highlights
Anne McLellan had a long and important career in Canadian politics. She was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton in 1993. An MP is a person elected to represent their area in the Canadian Parliament.
Minister of Natural Resources
Her first big job in government was as the Minister of Natural Resources. She held this role from 1993 to 1997 under Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. This job involved looking after Canada's natural resources like forests, minerals, and energy.
Minister of Justice
From 1997 to 2002, Anne McLellan served as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In this role, she was responsible for Canada's legal system and laws. She helped make sure justice was fair for everyone.
Minister of Health
From 2002 to 2003, she was the Minister of Health. This job meant she was in charge of Canada's healthcare system. She worked to improve health services for Canadians.
Deputy Prime Minister
One of her most important roles was being the deputy prime minister of Canada. She held this position from 2003 to 2006 under Prime Minister Paul Martin. The Deputy Prime Minister is a very senior minister who helps the Prime Minister lead the country.
Minister of Public Safety
While she was Deputy Prime Minister, she also served as the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. This role involved keeping Canadians safe and preparing for emergencies. She was in charge of things like policing, border security, and emergency responses.
See also
In Spanish: Anne McLellan para niños
