Minister of National Defense and the Atlantic Gateway Peter Mackay of Canada

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MacKay said the timing of the ad campaign has nothing to do with the fact Mr.

I'll preempt any Conserva-tard showing up here by simply adding the standard Conserva-drivel that I copied from the Macleans post:Clearly MacKay was confused.

Today NDP MPs Paul Dewar and Dawn Black arrived at Room 130-S for one of the very technical briefings MacKay was talking about.

About Peter MacKay: Peter MacKay was the last leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.

Peter Mackay was rirst elected to the House of Commons in 1997.

Peter Mackay was elected Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in 2003.

Peter MacKay was named Deputy Party Leader of the Conservative Party when Stephen Harper won the leadership race in March 2004.

Peter Mackay was re-elected in the 2004 election, and renamed Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party.

With the election of a Conservative government in 2006, Peter MacKay was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

In the cabinet shuffle in August 2007, Peter MacKay was appointed Minister of National Defence with continued responsibilities for the for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

On November 6, 2007, while attending a meeting at Forward Operating Base Wilson, 20 kilometres west of Kandahar City, Mackay was unharmed as two rockets struck the base at about 11 a.

Mackay described the incident: "There was an explosion.

The contract was lost even while MacKay was serving as defence minister, a point the Greens made much of.

Elizabeth May suggested that MacKay was unable to protect jobs in his own county.

MacKay denies referring to Stronach as a dog", CBC News (2006-10-19.

Even without any official government business to bring him here, MacKay found time to breeze into the riding of Kelowna-Lake Country for a mid-January fundraiser.

Harper's New Man on DefenceWhy Peter MacKay is the perfect pick.

Early life and careerMacKay was born in New GlasgowNew Glasgow, Nova Scotia New Glasgow is the largest town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

In 1993, MacKay accepted an appointment as Crown AttorneyCrown attorney SummaryCrown Attorneys or Crown Counsel are the public prosecutors in the legal system of Canada.

Member of ParliamentMacKay was first elected to the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons The House of Commons is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate.

MacKay was re-elected in the 2000 federal electionCanadian federal election, 2000 The 2000 Canadian federal election was held on November 27, 2000, to elect 301 Members of Parliament to the 37th Parliament.

Ultimately, MacKay is largely viewed by political analysts as a Blue ToryBlue Tory Blue Tories, also known as small 'c' conservatives, are, in Canadian politics, members of the former Progressive Conse.

While MacKay was roundly criticized in some Red ToryRed Tory See also*Tory*Canadian Conservatism*Blue Tory.

MacKay was then romantically linked to fellow MP Belinda StronachBelinda Stronach Belinda C.

MacKay was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of PC cabinet minister and lumber businessman Elmer MacKay.

In 1993, MacKay accepted an appointment as Crown Attorney for the Central Region of Nova Scotia.

MacKay has publicly stated that the major impetus for his entry into federal politics was his frustrations with the shortcomings in the justice system, particularly his perception that the courts do not care about the impact crime has on victims.

MacKay was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the June 2, 1997 federal election for Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough, a riding in northeastern Nova Scotia.

MacKay was the Tory member of the Board of Internal Economy and the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

MacKay was re-elected in the 2000 federal election and was frequently touted by the media as a possible successor to PC Party leader Joe Clark.

MacKay has been voted the "sexiest male MP in the House of Commons" by the Hill Times (a Parliament Hill newspaper) for six years in a row.

MacKay was appointed House Leader of the new PC-DR Parliamentary Coalition Caucus when it was formally recognized as a political body on September 10, 2001.

For much of the race, MacKay was perceived as the clear front-runner.

Ultimately, MacKay is largely viewed by political analysts as a Blue Tory.

While MacKay was roundly criticized in some Red Tory circles for permitting a union under his watch, MacKay's efforts to sell the merger to the PC membership were successful: 90.

MacKay was one of very few Conservatives in the entire country to lose support.

MacKay was then romantically linked to fellow MP Belinda Stronach in published reports.

MacKay has denied referring to Stronach as a "dog.

As reported by the Toronto Star on November 29, 2005, "MacKay has recently been linked to the daughter of another dynasty — Sophie Desmarais, whose father is Paul Desmarais from Power Corp.

MacKay had his driver's licence suspended for two weeks starting May 21, 2005 after being caught speeding twice on November 11 and December 23 of 2004.

In his spare time, MacKay has served on volunteer boards including New Leaf and Tearmann House.

A sports enthusiast, MacKay is active in local adult rugby, baseball, football and hockey teams in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay says more personnel will be required to protect the Northwest Passage.

The Liberals allege Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay referred to ex-girlfriend and Liberal MP Belinda Stronach as a dog during an exchange Thursday in the House of Commons — a charge he later denied.

While at a Tory fundraiser in Halifax on Thursday night, MacKay denied making any derogatory remarks about Stronach and said the Liberals were engaging in partisan politics.

Canadians may be divided on the Afghan mission, but during a two-day trip to the war torn nation Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said military efforts are having an important impact and are leading to positive change.

MacKay was in Kabul Sunday and disputed assertions that the situation in Afghanistan is slipping into chaos.

MacKay said Afghan President Hamid Karzai is appreciative of the Canadian efforts.

Peter MacKay is a Canadian Conservative politician.

MacKay has been criticized as being too liberal but his support by conservatives has risen because he has taken a strong stance against the Taliban and strongly supports Canada's mission in Afghanistan.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay is said to be involved in the latest initiative but that does not guarantee cabinet will approve of such a deal.

On Friday, as MacKay met with President Abbas in Amman, Israeli soldiers at the Hawara checkpoint outside of the West Bank city of Nablus refused the Israeli-issued permits of a patient returning from liver surgery in Palestinian East Jerusalem.

With the normally soft-spoken premier and Casey calling on all MPs to defeat the budget in a final vote, MacKay was left in the awkward position of having to chose between his province and his party.

Meanwhile, MacKay has to contend with a new rival in the riding: Green party Leader Elizabeth MayWhen she announced in April that she would be running against MacKay, federal Liberal Leader Stephane Dion was on hand to confirm that his party would not field a candidate to improve May’s chances of winning.

At the time, most pundits said May didn’t stand a chance, given that MacKay has held the riding for 10 years and won by more than 3,200 votes over the NDP in the 2006.

New Tory leader MacKay calls for unity - TORONTO - Front-runner Peter MacKay has won the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party.

But in his speech, MacKay said free trade "has been a big winner for our country," and the Conservatives "will study the ways to improve the deal.

Despite his strong lead, insiders say Peter MacKay needs to deliver a detailed policy speech at this weekend's convention to ensure victory.

MacKay is also known as a law-and-order MP who supports the death penalty, opposes the gun registry, champions victims' rights and believes more juvenile offenders should be tried in adult court.

MacKay has had "heir apparent" status in Conservative circles.

MacKay had the "potential royal jelly" for leadership.

MacKay says of the senator's praise.

MacKay has the kind of family pedigree that could pave an easy path to the top of Canada's elite.

MacKay has "tremendous respect" for his father, but there are hints of past tensions.

MacKay says he is not interested in becoming a career politician and admits to missing the cut-and-thrust of life as a prosecutor.

A five-year member of the House of Commons, MacKay is viewed as an experienced politician.

1997-2002 - Currently the justice critic and Tory leader in the House of Commons, MacKay has been a member of the Board of Internal Economy and the standing committee on justice and human rights.

Peter MacKay was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

MacKay was called to the Bar in June 1991 and subsequently began a general law practice in New Glasgow, focusing on criminal and family law.

MacKay has prosecuted criminal matters at the Youth, Provincial and Supreme Court levels.

MacKay was elected Member of Parliament for Pictou-Antigonish-Guysborough, a riding situated in northeastern Nova Scotia.

MacKay is an active member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association and Canada-Germany Friendship Group.

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In 2003, the youthful MacKay was chosen to succeed Joe Clark as leader of the Progressive Conservative party, winning in part because he agreed not to seek a merger with the Canadian Alliance.

and Canada to be cleared up before he's issued an apology, Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said Monday.

canada, afghanistan, war, world-news, peter-mackay, canadian-forces10 CBC News : Canadian federal budget might bring gasoline tax relief: Foreign Affairs Minister, Peter MacKayApr 19 - Seeded by James CalderSource: CBCDrivers could get a break from high gasoline prices when the federal budget is introduced late this month or in early May, Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said Wednesday.

Peter MacKay was first elected to Parliament in 1997.

MacKay had a private law practice in New Glasgow, specializing in criminal and family law.

MacKay has served on volunteer boards including New Leaf and Tearmann House.

MacKay was the final leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC Party.

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election whether he'd like Robert Gates to stay on as Pentagon chief, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said that was like unwrapping a Christmas present: it's always a happy surprise.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay is counting on the arrival of more American troops in Afghanistan to help stem the number of Canadian deaths in the wartorn country.

logistic trucks, called MilCOTS, are civilian vehicles outfitted for military use, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Friday at CFB Valcartier near Quebec City.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay says the trucks will be outfitted for military purposes and will be used at bases in Canada.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay joined Canadian troops at a solemn ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan Saturday, as the casket of Pte.

Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association and Canada-Germany Friendship Group.