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'''Gordon Francis Joseph Osbaldeston''' |
'''Gordon Francis Joseph Osbaldeston''' {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|PC|CC}} (April 29, 1930 – March 6, 2019) was a Canadian civil servant. |
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== Early life == |
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Born in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], he received a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] from the [[University of Toronto]] in 1952 and a [[Master of Business Administration]] from the [[University of Western Ontario]] in 1953. He was the |
Born in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], he received a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] from the [[University of Toronto]] in 1952 and a [[Master of Business Administration]] from the [[University of Western Ontario]] in 1953. He was the gold medalist at St. Michaels College, the University of Toronto and the gold medalist at the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. He has received honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario (1984), [[York University]](1984), [[Dalhousie University]](1985), and [[Carleton University]] (1987). |
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In 1981 he was made an Officer of the [[Order of Canada]] and was promoted to Companion in 1997. |
In 1981 he was made an Officer of the [[Order of Canada]] and was promoted to Companion in 1997. |
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In 1953, he married Geraldine Margaret Keller of Kitchener, Ontario (deceased). They have four children Stephen, David, Robert and Catherine. |
In 1953, he married Geraldine Margaret Keller of Kitchener, Ontario (deceased). They have four children Stephen, David, Robert and Catherine. |
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He joined the public service of Canada in 1953. He was posted to São Paulo, Brazil, Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California as a Canadian Government Trade Commissioner. On return to Ottawa in |
He joined the public service of Canada in 1953. He was posted to São Paulo, Brazil, Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California as a Canadian Government Trade Commissioner. On return to Ottawa in 1964, he served consecutively as Assistant Director, Personnel, Assistant Director, Planning and Executive Director of the Canadian Government [[Trade Commissioner Service]]. In 1968, he was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the newly formed Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. In 1970, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Board in charge of the Program branch. From 1972 to 1973, he was Deputy Minister of the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. From 1973 to 1976, he was Deputy Minister of the Treasury Board. From 1976 to 1978, he was Deputy Minister of the Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce. In 1978, he was appointed Secretary, Minister of State for Economic Development. In 1982, he was Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs. From 1982 to 1985, he was the [[Clerk of the Privy Council (Canada)|Clerk of the Privy Council]] and Secretary to the Cabinet. As such, he served three Prime Ministers, namely, the Right Honourables Pierre Elliott Trudeau, John Turner, and Brian Mulroney. |
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In 1986, he joined the faculty of the Ivey School of Business and in 1995 he was appointed as a Professor Emeritus. |
In 1986, he joined the faculty of the Ivey School of Business and in 1995 he was appointed as a Professor Emeritus. |
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In 1981, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service. In 1990, he received the Vanier Medal from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of public administration. In 1977, he was awarded the [[Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal]]. In 1992, he was awarded the [[125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal|Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation]] and in 2002, he was awarded The [[Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]] and in 2012 he received the [[Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal]]. |
In 1981, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service. In 1990, he received the Vanier Medal from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of public administration. In 1977, he was awarded the [[Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal]]. In 1992, he was awarded the [[125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal|Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation]] and in 2002, he was awarded The [[Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]] and in 2012 he received the [[Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal]]. |
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He has been a director of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., National Film Board of Canada, Export Development Corporation, Federal Business Development Bank, DeHavilland Aircraft Co.,International Development Research Center, The Molson's Co. Ltd., Canada Packers Co. Ltd., DuPont Canada Ltd., Rockwell International Canada, National Bank of Canada, Bell Canada, London Medical Association, Bow Valley Energy Corp., Ellis-Don Ltd., Life Imaging Systems Inc., Great West Lifeco Inc., London Life Insurance Co., Canada Life Insurance Co., and Honorary Director of "Let's Talk Science". |
He has been a director of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., National Film Board of Canada, Export Development Corporation, Federal Business Development Bank, DeHavilland Aircraft Co., International Development Research Center, The Molson's Co. Ltd., Canada Packers Co. Ltd., DuPont Canada Ltd., Rockwell International Canada, National Bank of Canada, Bell Canada, London Medical Association, Bow Valley Energy Corp., Ellis-Don Ltd., Life Imaging Systems Inc., Great West Lifeco Inc., London Life Insurance Co., Canada Life Insurance Co., and Honorary Director of "Let's Talk Science". |
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He is the author of ''Keeping Deputy Ministers Accountable''(1988) and ''Organizing to Govern''(1992). |
He is the author of ''Keeping Deputy Ministers Accountable''(1988) and ''Organizing to Govern'' (1992). |
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Osbaldeston died on March 6, 2019, in [[London, Ontario]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=1108380|title=The Honourable Gordon Francis PC, CC Osbaldeston - Obituaries - London, ON - Your Life Moments|website=yourlifemoments.ca}}</ref> |
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* Officer 14 December 1981 |
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* He was sworn in as a Member of the [[Queen's Privy Council for Canada]] on 13 February 1986 |
* He was sworn in as a Member of the [[Queen's Privy Council for Canada]] on 13 February 1986 entitling him to the [[Style (manner of address)|honorific]] [[The Honourable]] and the [[List of post-nominal letters in Canada|post-nominal letters]] "PC" for Life. |
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| {{Flagu|Nova Scotia}} || '''1985''' || [[Dalhousie University]] || [[Doctor of Laws]] (LL.D) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dal.ca/academics/convocation/ceremonies/honorary_degree_recipients/hon_degree_1892_1999.html |title=1892 - 1999 Honorary Degree Recipients - Convocation - Dalhousie University |accessdate=2017-06-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506021113/https://www.dal.ca/academics/convocation/ceremonies/honorary_degree_recipients/hon_degree_1892_1999.html |archivedate=2013-05-06 }}</ref> |
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| {{Flagu|Ontario}} || '''1987''' || [[Carleton University]] || [[Doctor of Laws]] (LL.D) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://carleton.ca/senate/honorary-degree-guidelines-and-nominations/honorary-degrees-awarded-since-1954/|title=Honorary Degrees Awarded Since 1954 - Senate|website=carleton.ca}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* {{cite web|title=Robarts Council |work=Robarts Research |url=http://www.robarts.ca/about/ab_council.shtml |accessdate=March 17, 2005 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307193017/http://www.robarts.ca/about/ab_council.shtml |archivedate=March 7, 2005 |url-status=dead }} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=3714 Order of Canada Citation] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311111601/http://www.gg.ca/honours/search-recherche/honours-desc.asp?lang=e&TypeID=orc&id=3714 Order of Canada Citation] |
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Latest revision as of 11:34, 24 October 2023
Gordon Osbaldeston | |
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Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet | |
In office December 10, 1982 – August 11, 1985 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau John Turner Brian Mulroney |
Preceded by | Michael Pitfield |
Succeeded by | Paul Tellier |
Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs | |
In office 1982 | |
Minister | Mark MacGuigan Allan MacEachen |
Preceded by | Allan Gotlieb |
Succeeded by | Marcel Massé |
Deputy Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce | |
In office 1976–1978 | |
Minister | Jean Chrétien Jack Horner |
Preceded by | Gerald Stoner |
Succeeded by | Marshall A. Cohen |
Secretary of the Treasury Board | |
In office 1973–1976 | |
Minister | Charles Drury Jean Chrétien Bob Andras |
Preceded by | Albert Wesley Johnson |
Succeeded by | Maurice LeClair |
Deputy Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs | |
In office 1972–1973 | |
Minister | Bob Andras Herb Gray |
Preceded by | James Grandy |
Succeeded by | Michael Pitfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamilton, Ontario | April 29, 1930
Died | March 6, 2019 London, Ontario | (aged 88)
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | St. Michael's College, Toronto University of Western Ontario |
Gordon Francis Joseph Osbaldeston PC CC (April 29, 1930 – March 6, 2019) was a Canadian civil servant.
Early life[edit]
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1952 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario in 1953. He was the gold medalist at St. Michaels College, the University of Toronto and the gold medalist at the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario. He has received honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario (1984), York University(1984), Dalhousie University(1985), and Carleton University (1987).
In 1981 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1997.
In 1953, he married Geraldine Margaret Keller of Kitchener, Ontario (deceased). They have four children Stephen, David, Robert and Catherine.
He joined the public service of Canada in 1953. He was posted to São Paulo, Brazil, Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California as a Canadian Government Trade Commissioner. On return to Ottawa in 1964, he served consecutively as Assistant Director, Personnel, Assistant Director, Planning and Executive Director of the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner Service. In 1968, he was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the newly formed Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. In 1970, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Board in charge of the Program branch. From 1972 to 1973, he was Deputy Minister of the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. From 1973 to 1976, he was Deputy Minister of the Treasury Board. From 1976 to 1978, he was Deputy Minister of the Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce. In 1978, he was appointed Secretary, Minister of State for Economic Development. In 1982, he was Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs. From 1982 to 1985, he was the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. As such, he served three Prime Ministers, namely, the Right Honourables Pierre Elliott Trudeau, John Turner, and Brian Mulroney.
In 1986, he joined the faculty of the Ivey School of Business and in 1995 he was appointed as a Professor Emeritus.
In 1981, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service. In 1990, he received the Vanier Medal from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada in recognition of outstanding contribution in the field of public administration. In 1977, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. In 1992, he was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and in 2002, he was awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and in 2012 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
He has been a director of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., National Film Board of Canada, Export Development Corporation, Federal Business Development Bank, DeHavilland Aircraft Co., International Development Research Center, The Molson's Co. Ltd., Canada Packers Co. Ltd., DuPont Canada Ltd., Rockwell International Canada, National Bank of Canada, Bell Canada, London Medical Association, Bow Valley Energy Corp., Ellis-Don Ltd., Life Imaging Systems Inc., Great West Lifeco Inc., London Life Insurance Co., Canada Life Insurance Co., and Honorary Director of "Let's Talk Science".
He is the author of Keeping Deputy Ministers Accountable(1988) and Organizing to Govern (1992).
Osbaldeston died on March 6, 2019, in London, Ontario[1]
Honours[edit]
Ribbon | Description | Notes |
Order of Canada (CC) |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal |
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125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal |
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal |
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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- He was sworn in as a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada on 13 February 1986 entitling him to the honorific The Honourable and the post-nominal letters "PC" for Life.
- He has received several Honorary degrees. These include
- Honorary Degrees
Country | Date | School | Degree |
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Ontario | 15 June 1984 | University of Western Ontario | Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [5] |
Ontario | Spring 1984 | York University | Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [6] |
Nova Scotia | 1985 | Dalhousie University | Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [7] |
Ontario | 1987 | Carleton University | Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [8] |
References[edit]
- ^ "The Honourable Gordon Francis PC, CC Osbaldeston - Obituaries - London, ON - Your Life Moments". yourlifemoments.ca.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (11 June 2018). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (11 June 2018). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (11 June 2018). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada.
- ^ https://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/senate/honorary/honorary_degrees_by_year.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Governance of the University". secretariat.info.yorku.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
- ^ "1892 - 1999 Honorary Degree Recipients - Convocation - Dalhousie University". Archived from the original on 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Honorary Degrees Awarded Since 1954 - Senate". carleton.ca.
- "Robarts Council". Robarts Research. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005. Retrieved March 17, 2005.