David Emerson
David Emerson is a Canadian politician and business executive known for his tenure as a member of the House of Commons, where he was initially elected as a Liberal MP. His political career is particularly noted for a controversial moment in 2006 when he crossed the floor to join the Conservative government led by Stephen Harper, which garnered significant public backlash. Emerson held several cabinet positions during his time in office, including Minister of International Trade and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He has also had a successful career in business, serving as CEO of Canfor Corp, a major forest products company.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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David Emerson crossed the floor to join Stephen Harper’s government.
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