Eddie Goldenberg
| Eddie Goldenberg CM | |
|---|---|
| 9th Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister | |
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In office 2003 | |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Percy Downe |
| Succeeded by | Tim Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1948 (age 68–69) Montreal, Quebec |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Edward "Eddie" Goldenberg, CM served as a senior political advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien with Jean Pelletier and Aline Chrétien.[1] Goldenberg first worked for Chrétien in 1972 with a summer internship after completing his first year at McGill University Faculty of Law.[2] Goldenberg later served as Prime Minister Chrétien's Chief of Staff during his term in office, before leaving to become a partner at the Ottawa office of law firm Stikeman Elliott LLP. Goldenberg later became a partner at Bennett Jones LLP.[3] He was a supporter of Bob Rae's bid to become Liberal leader in 2006.[4] Goldenberg is the author of The Way It Works, a bestselling book about his experiences working with Chrétien.[2] He was described as Chrétien's "Machiavelli."[2]
References
- ↑ Allan Fotheringham, "Aline, the power player," Maclean's, December 11, 2000, vol. 113, issue 50, p. 68.
- 1 2 3 "Chrétien's Machiavelli". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
- ↑ "Bennett Jones taps horsey set to land Dodge". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
- ↑ "Let the real work begin". National Post. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Percy Downe |
Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office 2003 |
Succeeded by Tim Murphy |