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Encyclopedia > Terrance Richard Stratton

Terrance Richard (Terry) Stratton (born March 16, 1938 in Winnipeg) is a Canadian Senator. March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Area: 465. ... The Senate (French: Sénat) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. ...


A businessman, teacher and architect, Stratton was appointed to the Senate on the advice of Brian Mulroney in March 1993. The Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, PC, CC (born March 20, 1939), was the eighteenth Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993. ... For alternative meanings, see March (disambiguation). ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ...


He served as Opposition Whip from 2001 until 2004 when he became Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. Stratton represents Manitoba in the Upper House where he sits as a Conservative. The Parliamentary Opposition is a form of political opposition to a designated government, particularly in a Westminster-based parliamentary system. ... In politics, a whip is a member of a political party in a legislature whose task is to ensure that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In Canada, the Leader of the Official Opposition in the Senate is the leader of the largest party in the Senate that is not in government. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Glorious and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Area 647,797 km² (8th)  - Land 553,556 km²  - Water 64,241 km² (14. ... An upper house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house. ... The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right wing political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003. ...


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Encyclopedia: Terrance Richard Stratton (455 words)
Terrance Richard (Terry) Stratton (born March 16, 1938 in Winnipeg) is a Canadian Senator.
A businessman, teacher and architect, Stratton was appointed to the Senate on the advice of Brian Mulroney in March 1993.
Stratton represents Manitoba in the Upper House where he sits as a Conservative.
Stratton Foundation Annual Report (2280 words)
The Stratton Foundation sees itself, its events and programs, and its links with the area history, as a means to encourage that sense of community among second homeowners and between them and area residents.
Stratton Resort’s homeowners are welcomed into the community at events and programs and given an opportunity to experience and contribute to the area where they come to spend their leisure time.
The Stratton Foundation reinstated the Award in 1997 when it was presented it to Anne Henrich in recognition of her immeasurable contribution to Stratton Mountain.
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