Tony Clement

Early Life and Education

Anthony Peter Clement, commonly known as Tony Clement, was born on February 1, 1970, in Manchester, England. He is the son of a Greek Cypriot father and a Jewish mother. At the age of four, he emigrated to Canada with his parents. After his parents' divorce, his mother married John Clement, and Tony adopted his stepfather's surname.

Clement studied political science and law at the University of Toronto. During this period, he developed his interest in politics and was twice elected to the university's Board of Governance. He also served as chair of the Association of Progressive Students.

Career

Involved in both provincial and federal politics, Clement was a member of the House of Commons for the riding of Parry Sound—Muskoka from 2006 to 2019. He held various cabinet positions under Stephen Harper's government:

* Minister of Health
* Minister of Industry
* President of the Treasury Board

Clement has also been appointed to other roles, including:
* Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Canada) on October 30, 2008
* Minister of Foreign Affairs on November 20, 2015
* Other positions from October 15, 2016, to an unspecified date

Positions Held in the House of Commons

Clement was elected as a Member of Parliament for various ridings:
* (23 January 2006 – 13 October 2008)
* (14 October 2008 – 1 May 2011)
* (2 May 2011 – 18 October 2015)
* (7 November 2018 – )

Personal Life

Clement was born to a Greek Cypriot father and a Jewish mother. He is of mixed ethnicity, reflecting his parents' backgrounds.

Note: I have corrected the birthdate discrepancy between the two sources, favoring SOURCE 1's February 1, 1970, as the correct date.