Robert Coates (politician)

The Honourable
Robert Coates
PC QC
Official 1984 portrait
Minister of National Defence
In office
September 17, 1984 – February 12, 1985
Prime MinisterBrian Mulroney
Preceded byJean-Jacques Blais
Succeeded byErik Nielsen (acting)
Member of Parliament
for Cumberland
Cumberland—Colchester North; (1968–1979)
Cumberland—Colchester; (1979–1988)
In office
June 10, 1957 – November 20, 1988
Preceded byAzel Randolph Lusby
Succeeded byBill Casey
Personal details
BornRobert Carman Coates
(1928-03-10)March 10, 1928
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedJanuary 12, 2016(2016-01-12) (aged 87)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
PartyProgressive Conservative
Spouse
Mary Blanche Wade
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(m. 1954)​
Children2
Alma mater
Profession
  • Author
  • Barrister
  • Lawyer
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Robert Carman Coates PC QC (March 10, 1928 – January 12, 2016) was a Canadian politician and Cabinet minister.

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