Background
Weiner, Gerry was born on June 26, 1933 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Weiner, Gerry was born on June 26, 1933 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology, McGill University, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University Montreal, 1958.
Pharmacist, 1950-1960. With Ayerst Laboratories, 1960-1962. Senior partner Apothapharm Pharmacies, since 1963.
Member for Pierrefonds-Dollard riding Parliament, 1984. Parliamentary secretary for external affairs, 1984. Parliamentary secretary for employment and immigration, 1985.
Minister of state for immigration, 1986-1988. Minister of state for multiculturalism and citizenship, 1988. Also secretary of state of Canada, since 1989.
Minister Multiculturalism and Citizenship, 1991.
Board directors West Island Business Development Council, 1982-1984. Member planning committee Dollard-des-Ormeaux, 1978-1982. Co-chairman Emergency Medical Service Council, 1978-1982.
City councillor Dollard-des-Ormeaux, 1978-1982, mayor, 1982-1984. Initiator Neighbourhood Watch program Island of Montreal, 1978. President North Shore Youth Services, 1970-1975.
Member Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation, 1975-1978, Beechwood Home and School Association. Founding president Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Member La Régie intermunicipale des bibliothèques Pierrefonds-Dollard-des-Ormeaux, 1978-1984.
Member L'Ordre des Pharmaciens (West Island coordinator Urgence Pharmacien). Lodges: B'nai B'rith University (former executive member).
Married Judith Weiner. Children: Roberta, Mark.