Robert Layton (politician)
Robert Layton | |
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| Minister of State (Mines) | |
| In office September 17, 1984 – June 29, 1986 | |
| Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
| Minister | Pat Carney |
| Preceded by | Bill Rompkey |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Merrithew (as Minister of State (Forestry and Mines)) |
| Member of Parliament for Lachine—Lac-Saint-Louis (Lachine; 1984–1988) | |
| In office September 4, 1984 – October 25, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Roderick Blaker |
| Succeeded by | Clifford Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Edward John Layton December 25, 1925 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | May 9, 2002 (aged 76) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Resting place | Wyman United Church, Hudson, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Doris Elizabeth Steeves |
| Children | 4 (including Jack Layton) |
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| Residence | Montreal |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Consulting engineer |
Robert Edward John Layton PC (December 25, 1925 – May 9, 2002) was a Canadian politician who served as the minister of State from 1984 to 1986.