Jim Flaherty

Biography

 Since 2006, Canada has had five ministers of industry and five of international trade, but only one finance minister. Flaherty’s longevity underscores his importance, and his influence might outstrip the prime minister’s on the international stage (a European business magazine named him Finance Minister of the Year in 2009). He’s also vowed to remain in his post until the deficit is eliminated, which means he still has years of suasion ahead of him.

Research Interest

 Flaherty’s longevity underscores his importance, and his influence might outstrip the prime minister’s on the international stage (a European business magazine named him Finance Minister of the Year in 2009). He’s also vowed to remain in his post until the deficit is eliminated, which means he still has years of suasion ahead of him.