Robert Layton (politician)

For the British anthropologist, see Robert Hugh Layton. For the English special effects designer, see R. T. Layton. For the musicologist, see Robert Layton (musicologist).

The Honourable
Robert Layton
PC
Minister of State (Mines)
In office
September 17, 1984 – June 29, 1986
Prime MinisterBrian Mulroney
MinisterPat Carney
Preceded byBill Rompkey
Succeeded byGerald Merrithew (as Minister of State (Forestry and Mines))
Member of Parliament
for Lachine—Lac-Saint-Louis
(Lachine; 1984–1988)
In office
September 4, 1984 – October 25, 1993
Preceded byRoderick Blaker
Succeeded byClifford Lincoln
Personal details
BornRobert Edward John Layton
(1925-12-25)December 25, 1925
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedMay 9, 2002(2002-05-09) (aged 76)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeWyman United Church, Hudson, Quebec, Canada
PartyProgressive Conservative
SpouseDoris Elizabeth Steeves
Children4 (including Jack Layton)
Parent
Alma materMcGill University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionConsulting engineer
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Robert Edward John Layton PC (December 25, 1925 – May 9, 2002) was a Canadian politician who served as the minister of State from 1984 to 1986.

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