About Anthony Abbott
Lived 1930 – 2023 (aged 92). Anthony Abbott was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
Anthony Chisholm Abbott (November 26, 1930 – March 23, 2023) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Early life
Born in Montreal, the son of Douglas Charles Abbott, Abbott was a lawyer by profession before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Mississauga, Ontario in the 1974 federal election.
Political career
In 1976, he was appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. In 1977, he became Minister of State for Small Businesses. From 1978 until the defeat of the Trudeau government in the 1979 election, he was Minister of National Revenue.
Abbott lost his seat in the 1979 election. He attempted to return to the House of Commons as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1988 federal election running in Eglinton—Lawrence, but was unsuccessful.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anthony Abbott?
Canadian politician (1930-2023)
When was Anthony Abbott born?
Anthony Abbott was born on 26 November 1930 in Montreal.
When did Anthony Abbott die?
Anthony Abbott died on 23 March 2023 in Victoria.
What was Anthony Abbott's occupation?
Anthony Abbott was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Anthony Abbott?
Anthony Abbott was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tony Abbott (Ontario politician)
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