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J. Judd Buchanan
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| President of the Treasury Board | |
| In office November 24, 1978 – June 3, 1979 |
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| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Bob Andras |
| Succeeded by | Sinclair Stevens |
| Minister of Public Works | |
| In office September 14, 1976 – November 23, 1978 |
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| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Charles Drury |
| Succeeded by | André Ouellet |
| Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development | |
| In office August 8, 1974 – September 13, 1976 |
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| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Jean Chrétien |
| Succeeded by | Warren Allmand |
| Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands |
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| In office June 25, 1968 – August 12, 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Edgar Benson |
| Succeeded by | Peter Milliken |
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Julian Judd Buchanan
July 25, 1929 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | insurance |
Julian Judd Buchanan, born on July 25, 1929, is a well-known Canadian politician and businessman. He was an important figure in Canadian politics for many years.
Before entering politics, Buchanan worked in the life insurance business. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1968, Judd Buchanan decided to enter politics. He ran in the federal election and was elected to the House of Commons of Canada. He became a MP for the Liberal Party in the area of London West.
Early Roles in Government
In the early 1970s, Buchanan took on more responsibilities. He served as a Parliamentary Secretary. This role helps a minister with their duties. He worked with the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Later, he assisted the Finance Minister.
Serving as a Cabinet Minister
Judd Buchanan was appointed to the Cabinet in 1974. The Prime Minister at the time, Pierre Trudeau, chose him for this important role.
Minister of Indian Affairs
His first Cabinet position was Minister of Indian Affairs. In this role, he worked on issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Minister of Public Works
In 1976, Buchanan's responsibilities changed. He became the Minister of Public Works. This job involves managing government buildings and projects. At the same time, he also served as Minister of State for Science and Technology.
President of the Treasury Board
In 1978, Buchanan took on another key role. He became the President of the Treasury Board. This position is very important for managing the government's money. He held this role until the Trudeau government lost the 1979 election.
When the Liberals won the 1980 election, Buchanan did not return to the Cabinet. He decided to leave his seat in the House of Commons in August 1980. He then went back to work in the private sector.
After His Political Career
After leaving politics, Judd Buchanan moved into the tourism industry. He led a company called Silver Star Mountain Resorts Ltd.
Promoting Canadian Tourism
In 1995, he played a big part in creating the Canadian Tourism Commission. This organization works with the government to encourage people to visit Canada. Buchanan served as the chairman of this commission until he retired in 2002.
Receiving the Order of Canada
In 2000, Judd Buchanan was recognized for his contributions to Canada. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honors a Canadian citizen can receive.
