John McCallum
John McCallum is a Canadian politician and former Minister of National Defence, known for his candid admissions and occasional blunders regarding Canadian military history. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished academic and financial career, serving as a university professor, chief economist at a bank, and dean of arts at McGill University. His career has been marked by both significant contributions to Canadian governance and moments of public gaffe, such as his confusion between Vimy Ridge and the Vichy regime.
Born on Jan 01, 1950 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,161 | $1,700,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 21,161 | $1,700,000 | 947$ |
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In 2002, then-defence minister John McCallum admitted that the first time he’d heard of the Raid on Dieppe was when he attended a ceremony in France marking the battle’s 60th anniversary.
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