Derek Burney
Derek Burney | |
|---|---|
Derek Burney pictured in 1981 | |
| Canadian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Allan Gotlieb |
| Succeeded by | John de Chastelain |
| 1st Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Prime Minister | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Hartt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1939 |
| Party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse |
Twila Joan Peden (m. 1962) |
| Relatives | Derek Jr. (son) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University (BA, 1962; MA, 1964) |
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Derek Hudson Burney (born 1 November 1939) is a former career diplomat who served as Canadian ambassador to the US from 1989 to 1993. He was a political strategist for both the government of Brian Mulroney and of Stephen Harper. After exiting public service, Burney served in various executive roles in private industry. He was Chancellor of Lakehead University from 2013 to 2017.