Charles Joseph Clark




Prime Minister: June 4, 1979 -March 3, 1980 (Look how long he lasted the last time, and he's running again.)

Political Party: Progressive Conservative

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Other Ministries:
  • 1984-1991 External Affairs

  • 1991-1993 President of the Privy Council and Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs



    • Major Points of Political Career:
  • Leader of the Opposition 1976-1979

  • Appointed Lincoln Alexander first black cabinet minister 1979

  • Canada's embassy in Iran sheltered American embassy staff 1979-1980

  • Leader of Opposition 1980-1983

  • Constitutional Accord (Charlottetown Agreement) 1992










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