Joe Clark

ModernPoliticianCanada1939 — ?

Youngest Canadian prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

Canada

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score41.5

Joe Clark — Complete Timeline

1979 AD

Became Prime Minister of CanadaPolitical Action◆ Major

Clark became the 16th Prime Minister of Canada, leading a Progressive Conservative minority government. At age 39, he was the youngest person to hold the office.

Government FormationYouthConservatism

Impact: national

Defeated on budget and lost governmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Clark's minority government was defeated on a motion of non-confidence over his budget, which proposed an 18-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline. The defeat triggered an election that returned Pierre Trudeau's Liberals to power.

BudgetNon-ConfidenceElection

Impact: national

1984 AD

Returned as Minister of Foreign AffairsPolitical Action

Clark returned to cabinet as Secretary of State for External Affairs under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He served in this role until 1991, focusing on foreign policy and international relations.

CabinetForeign AffairsMulroney

Impact: national