Ralph Edward Goodale, PC, MP, BA, LL.B (born October 5, 1949, in Regina, Saskatchewan) was Canada's Minister of Finance from 2003 to 2006 and continues to be a Liberal Member of Parliament. He was named Opposition House Leader by Bill Graham. Goodale was born in Regina and raised on a farm near Wilcox. Before serving in Ottawa he had lived in the province of Saskatchewan for his entire life. Wikipedia
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