Background
Crombie, David Edward was born on April 24, 1936 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Norman and Vera (Beamish) Crombie.
Crombie, David Edward was born on April 24, 1936 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Norman and Vera (Beamish) Crombie.
Earlhaig Collegiate, Willowdale, Ontario, University of Western Ontario and Toronto.
Lecturer, Ryerson Polytechnic Institute 1962-1971, Director of Student Services 1966-1971. City Alderman, Toronto 1969. Mayor of Toronto 1972-1978.
President Treasury Board, then Minister of National Health and Welfare 1979-1980, of Indian Affairs and Northern Development 1984-1986, of Multiculturalism 1986-1987, Secretary of State of Canada 198788. Commander Royal Commission, on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront since 1988, candidate leader Federation Progressive Conservative Party 1983. Commander Toronto Hydro 1973-1978.
House of Commons since 1978.
Handball, jogging, cross countiy siding, swimming, golf, reading.
Married Shirley Bowden, May 28, 1960. Children– Carrie, Robin, Jonathan.