Percy Downe
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Percy Downe, BA (born July 8, 1954) is a Canadian Senator and former political aide.
From 1986 to 1993, Downe was executive assistant to the Premier of Prince Edward Island, Joe Ghiz. Downe moved to Ottawa following the Liberal victory in the 1993 federal election, and served as exectuive assistant to the Secretary of State for Veterans Affairs. He subsequently served as executive assistant to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and then the Minister of Labour.
He joined the Prime Minister's Office as director of appointments in 1998. He became Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's chief of staff in 2001.
He was appointed to the Senate as a senator for Prince Edward Island in June 2003 on Chrétien's recommendation.
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| Preceded by Jean Pelletier |
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by Eddie Goldenberg |
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Prince Edward Island Caucus serving in the 39th Canadian Parliament. |
| Senators | Catherine Callbeck (Lib), Percy Downe (Lib), Elizabeth Hubley (Lib) |
| Members of Parliament | Wayne Easter (Lib), Lawrence MacAulay (Lib), Joe McGuire (Lib), Shawn Murphy (Lib) |
