Bob Runciman | |
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| Senator from Ontario | |
| In office January 29, 2010 – August 10, 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
| Leader of the Opposition in Ontario | |
| In office October 10, 2007 – July 1, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | John Tory |
| Succeeded by | Tim Hudak |
| In office September 28, 2004 – March 29, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Eves |
| Succeeded by | John Tory |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario | |
Interim | |
| In office March 20, 2009 – June 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | John Tory |
| Succeeded by | Tim Hudak |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Leeds—Grenville (Leeds; 1981–1987) | |
| In office March 19, 1981 – January 29, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | James Auld |
| Succeeded by | Steve Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Runciman August 10, 1942 Brockville, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Jeannette Bax (deceased) |
| Profession |
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Robert William "Bob" Runciman OOnt (born August 10, 1942)[1] is a Canadian politician and former provincial Leader of the Opposition in the Ontario Legislature. First elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1981, he held the seat continuously for Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario for the next 29 years. On January 29, 2010, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada as a Conservative, where he served until August 10, 2017.[2]
- ^ [1] Senators' biographies: Robert William Runciman
- ^ "Ontario's Runciman among 5 new senators". Toronto Star