Paul Edgar Philippe Martin Template:Post-nominals (born August 28, 1938), also known as Paul Martin, Jr., is a Canadian politician who was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada after being the Canadian Minister of Finance.On November 14, 2003, Martin succeeded Jean Chrétien as leader of the Liberal Party and became prime minister on December 12, 2003. After the 2004 election, his Liberal Party retained power, though it was reduced to a minority government. Forced by a confidence vote, the 2006 general election produced a minority government for the opposition Conservative Party, making Stephen Harper prime minister. Martin stepped down as parliamentary leader after the election, handing the reins to Bill Graham for the interim. Martin stayed on as party leader until he resigned on March 18, being eventually succeeded by Stephane Dion.Martin served as the Member of Parliament for the riding of LaSalle—Émard in Montreal from his election in the 1988 election to his retirement in 2008. He served as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 2002. He oversaw many changes in the financial structure of the Canadian government, and his policies had a direct effect on eliminating the country's chronic fiscal deficit by reforming various programs including social services.Now seen as a global diplomat, Martin continues to contribute on the international arena through a variety of initiatives such as Incentives for Global Health, the not-for-profit behind the Health Impact Fund, where he serves as a member of the Advisory Board.
Koloszvar, Transilvania, Austria-Hungary (now Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania)
Height
5' 11" (1.8 m)
Profession
Director, Writer, Assistant Director
Education
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Nationality
American
Spouse
Sheila Martin
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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He was romantically involved with the film star Lilian Harvey and directed her in a number of films until he left her in 1938 for the actress Frauke Lauterbach.
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Das kleine Teehaus
1967
TV Movie
Schlager International
1967
TV Movie
Es funkeln die Sterne - Eine musikalische Silvesterreise um die Welt