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Frank McKenna | |
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![]() McKenna in 2018 | |
Canadian Ambassador to the United States | |
In office March 8, 2005 – March 13, 2006 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Michael Kergin |
Succeeded by | Michael Wilson |
27th Premier of New Brunswick | |
In office October 27, 1987 – October 14, 1997 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Lieutenant Governor | Gilbert Finn Margaret McCain Marilyn T. Counsell |
Preceded by | Richard Hatfield |
Succeeded by | Ray Frenette |
New Brunswick Leader of the Opposition | |
In office May 4, 1985 – October 27, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Dysart |
Succeeded by | Camille Thériault |
Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association | |
In office May 4, 1985 – October 13, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Dysart |
Succeeded by |
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MLA for Chatham | |
In office October 12, 1982 – September 11, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Frank E. Kane |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
MLA for Miramichi-Bay du Vin | |
In office September 11, 1995 – October 13, 1997 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | James Doyle |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Joseph McKenna 19 January 1948 Apohaqui, New Brunswick, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Julie Friel (1972-present); 3 children |
Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University University of New Brunswick |
Francis Joseph McKenna PC OC ONB KC (born January 19, 1948) is a Canadian businessman and former politician and diplomat. He is currently Deputy Chairman of the Toronto-Dominion Bank. He served as Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2006.[1] He served as the 27th premier of New Brunswick from 1987 to 1997, winning every seat in the province in his first election.[2]