Background
Goodale, Ralph E. was born on October 5, 1949 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Thomas Henry and Winnifred Claire (Myers) Goodale.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Ralph E. Goodale
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, U. Regina, 1971; Bachelor of Laws, U. Saskatchewan, 1972.
Career
Member of Parliament from Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, House of Commons, Ottawa, 1974-1979;
leader, Saskatchewan Liberal Party, 1981-1988;
member Legislation Assembly from provincial riding, Assiniboia-Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, 1986-1988;
corporation secretary, Pioneer Life Insurance Company, 1989-1990;
corporation secretary, Soveriegn Life Insurance Company, 1990-1993;
Member of Parliament from Wascana, House of Commons, Ottawa, since 1993;
minister, National Resources Canada, Ontario, since 1997;
also minister agriculture and agri-food, House of Commons, Ottawa, 1993-1997;
president Canada Wheat board, Min. Natural Resources, since 1997. Parliamentary secretary for Min.
Transport, Min. Wheat Board, President Privy Council, 1974-1979, deputy government whip, 1974-1979.
Achievements
Membership
Active political committees Member Law Society Saskatchewan.
Interests
Connections
Married Pamela Jean Kendel, February 8, 1986.
