Graham was first elected as a Liberal MP then known as the Toronto Center Rosedale in 1993
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Stephanie Taylor
Ottawa — Canada not participating in his 2003 US invasion of Iraq Bill Graham, who was serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs when the decision was made, died.
Former liberal MP John English told the Canadian Press that Graham died Sunday. He was elected to the Liberal Party for the first time after two unsuccessful bids in the election known as Rosedale.
"He was a very smart, polite and classy man," said former Liberal MP John McKay.
"I would describe Bill as a full-fledged politician. A voter, a citizen, an international figure. Not many people can say that."
} In January 2002, months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks rocked the world, Graham was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by then-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
At the time, Canada had to decide whether to participate in the US-led invasion of Iraq, and if it chose not to participate, it would have to navigate relations with its closest allies. was.
Graham was credited not only for assisting in the decision, but for handling the role holistically during a turbulent time in international relations. was an outstanding Foreign Secretary and an able Member of Parliament," tweeted John Baird, who served as Foreign Secretary under former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
After serving in his foreign affairs, Graham transferred to Secretary of Defense.
Eugene Lang was his chief of staff at the time and said he was fine- It is liked by most people, including members of parliament from various political parties.
Lang said Graham had achieved a lot during his less than two years as Minister of Defense, including recommending Rick Hillier as Chief of Defense Staff. rice field.
After the Liberal Party lost power to the Conservative Party in 2006 and the resignation of former Prime Minister Paul He Martin, Graham assumed the role of interim leader of the party.
"The Liberals owe him a great debt," said Mr McKay, recalling that Mr Graham was the obvious choice for many.
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