Rt. Hon. Joe Clark

Rt. Hon. Joe Clark became the youngest Prime Minister in Canadian history in June 1979, leading the Progressive Conservative Party to a minority government in the federal election and ending 16 years of Liberal rule. During his tenure from June 1979 to March 1980, his government prioritized freedom of information legislation, introducing Bill C-15, the Freedom of Information Act, which laid the groundwork for future access to information laws.

He further contributed to public understanding of national leadership with his acclaimed book, ‘How We Lead: Canada in a Century of Change,’ published in 2013. Rt. Hon. Clark continues to be an influential voice in national and international affairs, recently serving as special envoy for Canada’s bid for a UN Security Council seat in 2020.

As a respected elder statesman, author, and university professor, he shares valuable insights on leadership and international affairs, building on a career of rapid ascent and significant contributions to Canadian public life and global diplomacy.