Stockwell Day
Stockwell Day
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Stockwell John Day PC CM is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Okanagan—Shuswap from 1986 to 2000.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 16, 1950, in Lacombe, Alberta. Still active in public life today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian citizen, politician, and lawyer by profession.
Early Life and Background
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Stockwell Day grew up in a family of modest means. His father was a farmer and his mother a homemaker. He developed an interest in politics at an early age and went on to study law at the University of Alberta. After completing his education, he worked as a lawyer before entering politics.
Day's entry into politics was marked by controversy when he stood for election as Member of Parliament (MP) for Okanagan—Shuswap in 1986. He won the seat but struggled to build a reputation as a leader due to various personal scandals and gaffes.
Major Accomplishments
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Despite facing numerous challenges, Day held several key positions throughout his career:
Minister of Public Works (1997)
Minister of National Revenue (2000-2001)
Leader of the Canadian Alliance (2000-2001)
Some notable accomplishments during his tenure include implementing tax reforms and advocating for greater accountability in government.
Notable Works or Actions
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Day's time as leader of the Canadian Alliance was marked by controversy, including his involvement in a scandal surrounding donations to the party. He eventually resigned from the leadership position.
In 2003, he announced that he would not seek re-election and instead decided to leave politics altogether.
Impact and Legacy
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Stockwell Day's impact on Canadian politics is multifaceted:
Tax Reform: His tenure as Minister of National Revenue saw significant changes to tax policies.
* Leadership Challenges: He faced numerous challenges during his time as leader of the Canadian Alliance, including party infighting and personal scandals.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Day is remembered for his unapologetic approach to politics. His statements on various issues often generated significant attention in the media, with some perceiving him as a polarizing figure. Despite this, he remains an important figure in Canadian political history due to his contributions to tax reform and other policy initiatives.
Throughout his career, Day has demonstrated unwavering commitment to his vision for Canada's future.
Quotes by Stockwell Day
Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.
Our national media refuses to report that even the Supreme Court did not say marriage was a human right in all cases nor did it say that the heterosexual definition violated anyone’s right or that the heterosexual definition of marriage was unconstitutional.
The typical journalist’s typical lead for the typical Canadian story nowadays is along this line: that Canadians are hard at work trying to gain a reputation as a nation of rapid social change.
As all human beings are, in my view, creatures of God’s design, we must respect all other human beings. That does not mean I have to agree with their choices or agree with their opinions, but indeed I respect them as human beings.
In the United States, commentators recognize that, generally speaking, most people who hold liberal positions over a range of issues will likely vote Democratic, while most people, again generally speaking, who hold conservative positions will vote Republican.
The real intolerance in Canadian society is shown by those who would deny people of faith the right to participate in public life.
For some decades now, it seems, there has been a ukase in place in American journalism to the effect that Canada is entitled to one story per season.