Background
Kanerva, Ilkka Armas Mikael was born on January 28, 1948 in Lokalahti, Finland. Son of Viljo Kanerva and Aino Vaaranen.
Kanerva, Ilkka Armas Mikael was born on January 28, 1948 in Lokalahti, Finland. Son of Viljo Kanerva and Aino Vaaranen.
Master of Social Science (Political Science).
Chairman Youth League National Coalition Party, Finland, 1972-1976, member party executive Finland, since 1972. Member Finnish Parliament, since 1975, 2nd deputy speaker, 2003—2007, 1st deputy speaker, 2007. Minister of state Office of Council of State, Finland, 1987-1990.
Minister Ministry of Finance, Finland, 1989-1991, minister of labour, minister, 1991—1995. Minister transport and communications Government of Finland, 1990-1991, deputy prime minister, 1991, minister foreign affairs, 2007—2008. Chairman board administration State Alcohol Monopoly, Finland, since 1989.
Party Manager National Coalition Party since 1972, member. Pari. since 1975.
Children: Julia, Laura.