Daniel Johnson, Jr
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Daniel Johnson, Jr., is a former Quebec politician
. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Quebec and was the 25th Premier
of the Province of Quebec, Canada
for most of 1994.
His brother is Pierre Marc Johnson, Parti Québécois
leader from 1985-1987 and government minister from October 3 to December 12, 1985.
Johnson was born in Montreal, Quebec. His father, Daniel Johnson, Sr., had been the Premier of Quebec from 1966 to 1968 as the leader of the Union Nationale, a conservative
political party.
Johnson received his Bachelor of Laws
degree from the Université de Montréal
in 1966. He also received LL.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of London
in 1968 and 1971 respectively, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School
in 1973. Johnson immediately began his career in the business world and worked for Power Corporation of Canada
from 1973 to 1981. He served as the Vice-President of Power Corp. from 1978 to 1981. During that period, Daniel Johnson was active in the Montreal community, acting as Vice-president of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, and sat on other non-profit boards, such as the Montreal Heart Institute and the Grands Ballets Canadiens.
He was first elected to the National Assembly of Quebec
in the riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges
in 1981. In 1985, upon his reelection, he became Minister of industry and Commerce in the Quebec government, and was Chairman of the Treasury Board from June 1988 until January 1994, when he became leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and Premier of Quebec following the resignation of Liberal leader Robert Bourassa
. He then lost the 1994 provincial election
to Jacques Parizeau
of the Parti Québécois
.
During the 1995 Quebec referendum
, he headed the "No" campaign, in opposition to the PQ's proposals for Quebec sovereignty. He served as Liberal party leader and leader of the Opposition until 1998 when he was succeeded by Jean Charest
.
Since 1998, Daniel Johnson has acted as Senior Counsel with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP. He is also a director of Trow Global, Bombardier Inc., The Great-West Life Assurance Company, The Investors Group, Ecopia Biosciences inc., and is Chairman of the Board of Victhom Human Bionics in Quebec City.
Johnson's brother Pierre-Marc Johnson
was also Premier of Quebec for a brief period in 1985 while serving as the leader of the Parti Québécois. On April 15, 2008, Johnson was appointed to Bank of Canada
's board of directors.
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Quebec and was the 25th Premier
Premier of Quebec
The Premier of Quebec is the first minister of the Canadian province of Quebec. The Premier is the province's head of government and his title is Premier and President of the Executive Council....
of the Province of Quebec, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
for most of 1994.
His brother is Pierre Marc Johnson, Parti Québécois
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
leader from 1985-1987 and government minister from October 3 to December 12, 1985.
Johnson was born in Montreal, Quebec. His father, Daniel Johnson, Sr., had been the Premier of Quebec from 1966 to 1968 as the leader of the Union Nationale, a conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
political party.
Johnson received his Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
degree from the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal...
in 1966. He also received LL.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
in 1968 and 1971 respectively, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
in 1973. Johnson immediately began his career in the business world and worked for Power Corporation of Canada
Power Corporation of Canada
Power Corporation of Canada is a Canadian company with assets in North America and Europe in a number of industries. These industries include media, pulp and paper, and financial services....
from 1973 to 1981. He served as the Vice-President of Power Corp. from 1978 to 1981. During that period, Daniel Johnson was active in the Montreal community, acting as Vice-president of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, and sat on other non-profit boards, such as the Montreal Heart Institute and the Grands Ballets Canadiens.
He was first elected to the National Assembly of Quebec
National Assembly of Quebec
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
in the riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Vaudreuil-Soulanges (provincial electoral district)
Vaudreuil-Soulangers was a provincial electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada. Located in the Montérégie region, the riding was formed in 1939 following a merger of Vaudreuil and Soulanges it was split in 1989 in two ridings: Vaudreuil and Salaberry-Soulanges which later became...
in 1981. In 1985, upon his reelection, he became Minister of industry and Commerce in the Quebec government, and was Chairman of the Treasury Board from June 1988 until January 1994, when he became leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and Premier of Quebec following the resignation of Liberal leader Robert Bourassa
Robert Bourassa
Jean-Robert Bourassa, was a politician in Quebec, Canada. He served as the 22nd Premier of Quebec in two different mandates, first from May 12, 1970, to November 25, 1976, and then from December 12, 1985, to January 11, 1994, serving a total of just under 15 years as Provincial Premier.-Early...
. He then lost the 1994 provincial election
Quebec general election, 1994
The Quebec general election of 1994 was held on September 12, 1994, to elect members of the National Assembly of Quebec, Canada. The Parti Québécois, led by Jacques Parizeau, defeated the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Daniel Johnson, Jr.....
to Jacques Parizeau
Jacques Parizeau
Jacques Parizeau, is an economist and noted Quebec sovereignist who was the 26th Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec from September 26, 1994 to January 29, 1996.-Early life and career:...
of the Parti Québécois
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
.
During the 1995 Quebec referendum
1995 Quebec referendum
The 1995 Quebec referendum was the second referendum to ask voters in the Canadian province of Quebec whether Quebec should secede from Canada and become an independent state, through the question:...
, he headed the "No" campaign, in opposition to the PQ's proposals for Quebec sovereignty. He served as Liberal party leader and leader of the Opposition until 1998 when he was succeeded by Jean Charest
Jean Charest
John James "Jean" Charest, PC, MNA is a Canadian politician who has been the 29th Premier of Quebec since 2003. He was leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1993 to 1998 and has been leader of the Quebec Liberal Party since 1998....
.
Since 1998, Daniel Johnson has acted as Senior Counsel with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP. He is also a director of Trow Global, Bombardier Inc., The Great-West Life Assurance Company, The Investors Group, Ecopia Biosciences inc., and is Chairman of the Board of Victhom Human Bionics in Quebec City.
Johnson's brother Pierre-Marc Johnson
Pierre-Marc Johnson
Pierre-Marc Johnson, , is a Quebec lawyer, physician and politician. He was the 24th Premier of Quebec from October 3 to December 12, 1985.- Early background :...
was also Premier of Quebec for a brief period in 1985 while serving as the leader of the Parti Québécois. On April 15, 2008, Johnson was appointed to Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada is Canada's central bank and "lender of last resort". The Bank was created by an Act of Parliament on July 3, 1934 as a privately owned corporation. In 1938, the Bank became a Crown corporation belonging to the Government of Canada...
's board of directors.
Elections as party leader
Johnson lost the 1994 provincial electionQuebec general election, 1994
The Quebec general election of 1994 was held on September 12, 1994, to elect members of the National Assembly of Quebec, Canada. The Parti Québécois, led by Jacques Parizeau, defeated the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Daniel Johnson, Jr.....
.