John Napier Turner




Prime Minister: June 30, 1984 - September 17, 1984

Political Party: Liberal

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Other Ministries:
  • 1965-1967 Minister Without Portfolio

  • 1967 Registar General

  • 1967-1968 Consumer and Corporate Affairs

  • 1968 Solicitor General

  • 1968-1972 Justice

  • 1972-1975 Finance



  • Major Points of Political Career:
  • Criminal Code Amendment (hate propaganda) 1970

  • Appointed Bora Laskin first Jewish Justice of the Supreme Court 1970

  • Creation of the Law Reform Commission 1971

  • <>li Leader of the Opposition 1984-1990









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