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Norman Atkins
1934-06-27 – 2010-09-28
Life & Legacy
Norman Kempton Atkins (June 27, 1934 – September 28, 2010) was an American-born Canadian political campaign strategist, politician, lawyer, and businessman. Atkins and his brother in-law and mentor Dalton Camp, both leading Progressive Conservative Party (PC Party) strategists from the 1960s to the 1990s, were credited for their significant roles in the electoral success of Ontario Premier Bill Davis (in office 1971–85) and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (in office 1984–93). Atkins was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1986 on the advice of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and served in the body until his mandatory retirement in 2009.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson
Education
Acadia University; Appleby College
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Acadia University · Appleby College
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2071125 — wikidata View source
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