Gilbert Parent

Background

Parent, Gilbert was born on July 25, 1935 in Mattawa, Ontario, Canada.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's College Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Joseph's College, 1995; Master of Arts, Niagara U. Master of Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Doctor of Laws (honorary), Niagara U., 1995; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Brock U., 1996.

Career

Doctor of Laws (honorary), House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1974; re-elected, 1979, 88; Parliamentary Sec.to Min. Veterans Affairs, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1977-1979; Parliamentary Secretary to Min. of Labour, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1979-1981; Parliamentary Secretary to Min. Fitness and Amateur Sports, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1981-1983; Speaker of the House, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1994; re-elected Speaker of the House, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, since 1997.

Appted. Critic for Youth, 1989, Labour, 1992. Associate critic Canadian International Development Agency, 1989, Industry, 1992.

Achievements

• Gilbert Parent has been listed as a noteworthy Member Canadian House of Commons by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Parliament for Niagara Center (formerly the Riding of Welland - St. Catharines - Thorold). Member Canada-United States Parliamentary Association (vice-chair).

Connections

M. Joan Davis, August 23, 1958 (separated). Children: Michèle Hundertmark, Monique Finley, Madeleine Thomas, Thérèse Perruzza.

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Madeleine Thomas Parent

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Monique Finley Parent

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Michèle Hundertmark Parent

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Thérèse Perruzza Parent