Lyle Vanclief

Lyle Vanclief, PC (born 19 September 1943) is a former politician who served as Canada's Minister of Agriculture from 1997 to 2003.

The Honourable Lyle Vanclief PC
Member of Parliament for Prince Edward—Hastings
In office 21 November 1988 – 28 June 2004
Preceded by	Jack Ellis
Succeeded by	Daryl Kramp
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
In office 11 June 1997 – 12 December 2003
Preceded by	Ralph Goodale
Succeeded by	Bob Speller
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-19) 19 September 1943 (age 81) Ameliasburg, Ontario
Political party	Liberal Party of Canada
Profession	Agrologist

Early life

Vanclief was born in Ameliasburg, Ontario.^{[citation needed]} He graduated in the class of 1967 from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree.^[1]

Political career

Vanclief was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal Member of Parliament representing the rural Ontario riding of Prince Edward—Hastings in 1988.^{[citation needed]}

In October 1993, Vanclief was re-elected to the 36th Canadian Parliament.^[1]

In June 1997, Vanclief was named Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food after his election to the 36th Canadian Parliament.^[1]

Paul Martin became prime minister in 2003 and did not include Vanclief in Cabinet. Vanclief did not run for re-election in the 2004 election.

Vanclief supported Stéphane Dion for the leadership of the Liberal Party.^[2]

Family

Vanclief married Sharon, with whom he has two children.^[1]