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Pierre Pettigrew was a Canadian Liberal politician who served as minister of foreign affairs from 2004 to 2006 in the government of Prime Minister Paul Martin. His political responsibilities included Canada’s external relations and participation in international institutions. He is also associated with the trade and multilateral policy issues handled by the Canadian government during that period.
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When was Pierre Pettigrew Canada's foreign affairs minister?
Pierre Pettigrew served as minister of foreign affairs from July 20, 2004, to February 5, 2006, in the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin. The dates are recorded in the House of Commons role archive. [House of Commons of Canada](https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/pierre-pettigrew%28381%29/roles)
What was Pierre Pettigrew's main diplomatic policy focus?
As foreign minister, Pettigrew led a policy review that linked diplomacy, defence, trade, and development into a more integrated approach. He was also known for supporting international trade and multilateral institutions. [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2016/08/biography-the-honourable-pierre-pettigrew-p-c-.html)
Which Montreal constituency did Pierre Pettigrew represent?
He represented Papineau-Saint-Michel and later Papineau in Montreal. He was first elected to Parliament in 1996 and served in federal cabinets for about 10 years.
Where did Pierre Pettigrew study?
Pettigrew earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières. He later completed a Master of Philosophy in International Relations at Balliol College, Oxford. [Government of Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2016/08/biography-the-honourable-pierre-pettigrew-p-c-.html)
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