Paul Martin - biography.

Paul Martin - biography. 21st prime minister of Canada Birth August 28, 1938 Place of Birth Windsor, Ontario Constituencies LaSalle-Émard Québec (1988-present) Political Party Liberal Term 2003-2006 Significant Reorganized government departments and the administrative structure of the Privy Council Office. Acts Appointed a parliamentary secretary to deal exclusively with Canada-U.S. relations. Supported the Civil Marriage Act to extend the rights and benefits of marriage to homosexuals. Career 1981 Became a partner in the Canadian Steamship Line. 1988 Elected to Parliament as a member of the Liberal Party. 1990 Ran unsuccessfully for the Liberal Party leadership. 1993 Appointed minister of finance. 2002 Forced to resign as minister of finance. 2003 Elected leader of the Liberal Party. 2003- Served as 21st prime minister of Canada. Did You Know Martin studied philosophy as an undergraduate. Despite earning a law degree, Martin chose a career in business and was credited with turning the Canadian Steamship Line into a successful international business. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.