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Don Johnston

Canadian politician (1936-2022) · Canada · Politicians · Died at 85

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Donald James Johnston, was a Canadian lawyer, writer and politician who was Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) from 1996 to 2006. He was the first non-European to head that organization.

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross2006
Honorary Doctor of University of Economics in Bratislava2001
Officer of the Order of Canada
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

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Donald James Johnston, was a Canadian lawyer, writer and politician who was Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) from 1996 to 2006. He was the first non-European to head that organization. From 1978 to 1988, Johnston was a Liberal Party member of the Canadian parliament and served in the cabinets of prime ministers Pierre Trudeau and John Turner. In addition, he was the president of the Liberal Party of Canada from 1990 to 1994. Johnston was an Officer of the Order of Canada, and an Officer of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

Country
Canada
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2022 · aged 85

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