Jacob Austin

Background

Austin, Jacob was born on March 2, 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Son of Morris and Clara Edith (Chetner) Austin.

Education

Bachelor, Bachelor of Laws, U. B.C. Master of Laws, Harvard University postgraduate, University of California, Berkeley Doctor of Science in Social Science, U. East Asia.

Career

Principal secretary to prime minister, 1974-1975; deputy minister energy, mines and resources, 1970-1974; member, Senate, since 1975; minister of state, 1981-1982; minister of state for social development, 1982-1984.

Achievements

• Jacob Austin has been listed as a noteworthy Canadian senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Vancouver Club, Rideau Club, Le Cercle Universitaire d'Ottawa Club, Metropolitan Club (New York City).

Connections

Married Natalie Veiner Freeman, April 2, 1978. Children: Edith Clare, Sharon Jill, Barbara Joan.

Father:

Morris Austin

Mother:

Clara Edith (Chetner) Austin

Spouse:

Natalie Veiner Freeman

child:

Barbara Joan Austin

child:

Edith Clare Austin

child:

Sharon Jill Austin