Daniel J. MacDonald
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Daniel Joseph MacDonald PC (23 July 1918 – 30 September 1980) was a Canadian politician from Prince Edward Island. He served as Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1979 and again in 1980 until his death.
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Daniel J. MacDonald | |
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Minister of Veterans Affairs | |
In office 3 March 1980 – 30 September 1980 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
Preceded by | Allan McKinnon |
Succeeded by | Gilles Lamontagne (acting) |
In office 21 November 1972 – 3 June 1979 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
Preceded by | Arthur Laing |
Succeeded by | Allan McKinnon |
Member of Parliament for Cardigan | |
In office 18 February 1980 – 30 September 1980 | |
Preceded by | Wilbur MacDonald |
Succeeded by | W. Bennett Campbell |
In office 30 October 1972 – 21 May 1979 | |
Preceded by | Melvin McQuaid |
Succeeded by | Wilbur MacDonald |
MLA (Councillor) for 1st Kings | |
In office 10 December 1962 – 1972 | |
Preceded by | Melvin McQuaid |
Succeeded by | Melvin McQuaid |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Joseph MacDonald (1918-07-23)23 July 1918 Bothwell, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Died | 30 September 1980(1980-09-30) (aged 62) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Pauline Peters |
Children | 7 |
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