Robert Daniel Nault (born November 9, 1955) is a
Canadian
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politician.
A member of the
Liberal Party of Canada, Nault began his career as city councillor for
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. He was first elected to the House of Commons as the representative for
Kenora—Rainy River in
1988
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, beating NDP incumbent
John Parry. Following the 1988 election, Nault ran successfully in the 1993,1997, and 2000 federal elections.
Nault also served as
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
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* Minister (Christianity), a Christian cleric
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in the cabinet of
Jean Chrétien from 1999 to 2003.
He introduced a comprehensive program of reform and financial accountability measures for First Nations.
In 2004, he announced he would leave politics and did not seek re-election in the
2004 election.
After his first stint in the House of Commons, Nault provided advisory and consulting services to high-technology firms, First Nations, and major public sector organizations.
In January 2015, Nault announced his intention to seek the
Liberal Party of Canada nomination for
Kenora, which includes nearly all of his old riding, in
the 2015 federal election scheduled for October 19. On May 31, 2015, Nault was nominated as the party's candidate. In the ensuing election, he edged out former provincial NDP leader
Howard Hampton
Howard George Hampton (born May 17, 1952) is a politician who was a member of Provincial Parliament for the province of Ontario. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada, from 1987 to 1999 in the electoral district of Rainy Ri ...
, who had represented the area
provincially from 1987 to 2011, by only 2% to return to Parliament after a 12-year absence. Incumbent Conservative and cabinet minister
Greg Rickford
Greg Rickford (born September 24, 1967) is a Canadian politician. He is the Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs in the Executive Council of Ontario under Premier Doug Ford. He represents the Kenora-Rainy River r ...
was pushed into third place.
Liberal Bob Nault edges out NDP in Kenora, Conservative incumbent comes 3rd
Global News, October 20, 2015.
In February 2016, Nault was elected Chair by committee members of the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee.
He was defeated in the 2019 federal election.
Electoral record
References
External links
*
Interview with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Robert Nault Profile - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Macleans Interview - 2013
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1955 births
Living people
Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario
Liberal Party of Canada MPs
Canadian Ministers of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Members of the 26th Canadian Ministry
Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada
People from Kenora
Ontario municipal councillors
Franco-Ontarian people