Joe Clark

16th Prime Minister of Canada · Canada · Politicians · Born 1939 · age 87

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Charles Joseph Clark is a Canadian businessman, writer, and retired politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980.

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2003“You will know that in our most recent skirmishes, I won some debating points and he won another general election.”In their words6 November 2003Clark salutes Jean Chrétien in the House of Commons, November 6, 2003. Clark was deemed by most polls to have "won" the Federal leaders'Read the whole statement

“It has been my ironic lot to be seen as both a statesman and a scrapper. The statesman is the more respectable reputation.”In their words30 May 2003Upon stepping down as PC leader, 2003 Leadership Convention, May 30, 2003Read the whole statement

1984“Mr. Speaker, as I was saying on November 27, 1979, before I was so rudely interrupted...”In their words5 March 1984spoken in jest in the House of Commons, March 5, 1984, regarding Pierre Trudeau's resignation as Liberal leader. Clark had delivered aRead the whole statement

1983“I do more than reflect and respect this country, I fight for it...the question for Canadians is "Can we win?" Yes, we can win except when we are fighting ourselves.”In their words10 June 19831983 Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention speech, June 10, 1983.Read the whole statement

1979Canadian Newsmaker of the YearAward1976“We will not take this nation by stealth or by surprise. We will win it by work.”In their wordsFebruary 1976February, 1976, regarding his leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party. (, "Did You Know?")Read the whole statement

1939Born5 June 1939

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Charles Clark House, a cultural heritage site in Canada, number 6563 in the Canadian Register of Historic Places[1]

Clark in 1979

Joe Clark on the floor of the 1983 leadership convention.

Clark speaking with Progressive Conservative Senator Elaine McCoy (Alberta)

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You will know that in our most recent skirmishes, I won some debating points and he won another general election.
Nov 6, 2003, Clark salutes Jean Chrétien in the House of Commons, November 6, 2003. Clark was deemed by most polls to have "won" the Federal leaders', Own words
It has been my ironic lot to be seen as both a statesman and a scrapper. The statesman is the more respectable reputation.
May 30, 2003, Upon stepping down as PC leader, 2003 Leadership Convention, May 30, 2003, Own words
Mr. Speaker, as I was saying on November 27, 1979, before I was so rudely interrupted...
Mar 5, 1984, spoken in jest in the House of Commons, March 5, 1984, regarding Pierre Trudeau's resignation as Liberal leader. Clark had delivered a, Own words

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Awards

Canadian Newsmaker of the Year1979

Companion of the Order of Canada

Alberta Order of Excellence

Commander of the Order of La Pléiade

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Alberta Centennial Medal

Vimy Award

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Spouse Maureen McTeer

Child Catherine Clark

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Charles Joseph Clark is a Canadian businessman, writer, and retired politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. He served as leader of the Official Opposition from 1976 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1983 and led the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1976 to 1983, and again from 1998 to 2003.

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Canada

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