The late Michael Wilson first entered the political hemisphere in 1983, running as a candidate in the Progressive Conservative leadership convention. He came back to politics in 2008 after Harper appointed him as Canadian ambassador to the United States. While he isbest known for his political accomplishments, he did more than add his name to the Canadian public service’s history. He held a number of public and private portfolios, advocated for public-private partnerships and was an outspoken mental health advocate, having lost his son to depression and suicide. Here is a look at a a timeline of his professional highlights throughout the years —

Source: National Post February 11, 2019 18:00 UTC