Michael Wilson (politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honourable Michael Wilson PC CC
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Etobicoke Centre
In office 1979–1993
Preceded by	Riding created
Succeeded by	Allan Rock
Canadian Ambassador to the United States
In office 13 March 2006 – 19 October 2009
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Preceded by	Frank McKenna
Succeeded by	Gary Doer
Chancellor of the University of Toronto
In office July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2018
Preceded by	David Peterson
Succeeded by	Rose Patten
Personal details
Born	Michael Holcombe Wilson (1937-11-04)November 4, 1937 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	February 10, 2019(2019-02-10) (aged 81)
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse	Margie Wilson
Education	University of Toronto London School of Economics
Occupation	Businessman

Michael Holcombe Wilson, PC CC (November 4, 1937 – February 10, 2019) was a Canadian businessman, politician and diplomat. He was the Chairman of Barclays Capital Canada Inc. from May 2010 until his death in February of 2019.

He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament in 1979. He was a cabinet members in the Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney governments between 1979 and 1993. He was the Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2006 until 2009.

Wilson died from cancer on February 10, 2019 at the age of 81.