Barbara McDougall
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Barbara Jean McDougall, PC
, OC
, (born November 12, 1937) is a former Canadian
politician
. McDougall received a B.A.
from the University of Toronto
in political science
and economics
, in 1963.
In 2000, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
.
in 1984 and held the following government posts:
McDougall has remained active in conservative political circles. She was a member of the Red Tory
Council and supported auto-parts magnate Belinda Stronach
's campaign to become leader of the new Conservative Party of Canada
in winter 2004.
On December 18, 2006, it was announced that she would be appointed as a panelist on the Internal Trade Implementation Act for a period of five years.
for Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP
where she counsels clients on matters of international business development, corporate governance and government relations.
She is the Chair of Global Panel America and a member of the Foundation's worldwide Supervisory board based in Berlin. She has served as a Canadian representative to the Inter-American Dialogue
in Washington, D.C.
and The International Crisis Group
in Brussels
, Belgium
.
A Scotiabank
director
from 1999 to 2008, she sat on the Audit and Conduct Review Committee and the Human Resources Committee. She had previously served as Chair of the Conduct Review/Pension Committee.
McDougall also was on the board of Stelco
Inc. and the Independent Order of Foresters. She is currently a director of Unique Solutions Design Ltd.
She has worked as a business
reporter for the Vancouver Sun, an analyst
for Odium Brown and at brokerage firm A.E. Ames, where she became the company's first female vice president.
From October 2004 to March 2010, McDougall served on the Board of Directors of Imperial Tobacco Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of British American Tobacco
. In that capacity, she chaired the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Imperial Tobacco Canada.
criticized her appointment as Chair of IDRC because of the conflict of interest it creates between her role as director of a tobacco company and chair of an agency that funds tobacco control efforts.
. The press release announcing her appointment did not mention her ongoing directorship of Imperial Tobacco. It is also omitted from her bio on the IDRC website.
As a result of this serious conflict of interest, a major tobacco control coordination meeting in Africa funded by IDRC was boycotted by its participants and the Gates Foundation pulled US 5 millon of tobacco control funding from IDRC in April 2010.
Queen's Privy Council for Canada
The Queen's Privy Council for Canada ), sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or simply the Privy Council, is the full group of personal consultants to the monarch of Canada on state and constitutional affairs, though responsible government requires the sovereign or her viceroy,...
, OC
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, (born November 12, 1937) is a former Canadian
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...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. McDougall received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
, in 1963.
In 2000, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
.
Government and political experience
She was first elected to the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in 1984 and held the following government posts:
| Position | Term |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State for External Affairs | 1991.04.21 - 1993.06.24 |
| Minister of State (Youth) (Acting) | 1990.01.24 - 1990.02.22 |
| Minister of Employment and Immigration | 1988.03.31 - 1991.04.20 |
| Minister of State (Privatization) | 1986.06.30 - 1988.03.30 |
| Minister responsible for the Status of Women | 1986.06.30 - 1990.02.22 |
| Minister of State (Finance) | 1984.09.17 - 1986.06.29 |
McDougall has remained active in conservative political circles. She was a member of the Red Tory
Red Tory
A red Tory is an adherent of a particular political philosophy, tradition, and disposition in Canada somewhat similar to the High Tory tradition in the United Kingdom; it is contrasted with "blue Tory". In Canada, the phenomenon of "red toryism" has fundamentally, if not exclusively, been found in...
Council and supported auto-parts magnate Belinda Stronach
Belinda Stronach
Belinda Caroline Stronach, PC is a Canadian businessperson, philanthropist and former politician. She was a Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons from 2004 to 2008. Originally elected as a Conservative, she later crossed the floor to join the Liberals...
's campaign to become leader of the new Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
in winter 2004.
On December 18, 2006, it was announced that she would be appointed as a panelist on the Internal Trade Implementation Act for a period of five years.
Other careers
McDougall is currently an advisorInvestment Advisor
The term Investment Advisor is an individual or firm who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through publications or writings, as to the value of securities or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling securities...
for Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis LLP , is a full-service Canadian law firm. It is located in the Bay Street financial district of Toronto and employs over 120 lawyers....
where she counsels clients on matters of international business development, corporate governance and government relations.
She is the Chair of Global Panel America and a member of the Foundation's worldwide Supervisory board based in Berlin. She has served as a Canadian representative to the Inter-American Dialogue
Inter-American Dialogue
The Inter-American Dialogue is a U.S. based think tank for policy analysis, exchange, and communication on issues in Western Hemisphere affairs...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and The International Crisis Group
International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization whose mission is to prevent and resolve deadly conflicts around the world through field-based analyses and high-level advocacy.-History:...
in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
A Scotiabank
Scotiabank
The Bank of Nova Scotia , commonly known as Scotiabank , is the third largest bank in Canada by deposits and market capitalization. It serves some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world and offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial,...
director
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
from 1999 to 2008, she sat on the Audit and Conduct Review Committee and the Human Resources Committee. She had previously served as Chair of the Conduct Review/Pension Committee.
McDougall also was on the board of Stelco
Stelco
US Steel Canada is a steel company based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.-History:Several existing smaller steelworks combined and were incorporated as the Steel Company of Canada in 1910. Charles S...
Inc. and the Independent Order of Foresters. She is currently a director of Unique Solutions Design Ltd.
She has worked as a business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
reporter for the Vancouver Sun, an analyst
Business analyst
A Business Analyst analyzes the organization and design of businesses, government departments, and non-profit organizations; BAs also assess business models and their integration with technology.-Levels:...
for Odium Brown and at brokerage firm A.E. Ames, where she became the company's first female vice president.
From October 2004 to March 2010, McDougall served on the Board of Directors of Imperial Tobacco Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a global tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second largest quoted tobacco company by global market share , with a leading position in more than 50 countries and a presence in more than 180 countries...
. In that capacity, she chaired the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Imperial Tobacco Canada.
Controversial position at IDRC
In December 2007, McDougall was appointed Chair of the board of Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Liberal MP Carolyn BennettCarolyn Bennett
Carolyn Ann Bennett, PC, MP is the Member of Parliament for the riding of St. Paul's, a constituency located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, and was formerly a candidate for its leadership....
criticized her appointment as Chair of IDRC because of the conflict of interest it creates between her role as director of a tobacco company and chair of an agency that funds tobacco control efforts.
. The press release announcing her appointment did not mention her ongoing directorship of Imperial Tobacco. It is also omitted from her bio on the IDRC website.
As a result of this serious conflict of interest, a major tobacco control coordination meeting in Africa funded by IDRC was boycotted by its participants and the Gates Foundation pulled US 5 millon of tobacco control funding from IDRC in April 2010.