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Dan Hays (Daniel Phillip Hays) was born on 24 April, 1939 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover Dan Hays's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?

Popular As Daniel Phillip Hays
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Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 24 April, 1939
Birthday 24 April
Birthplace Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canada

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His wife is Kathy Hays Linda Jolly

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Parents Harry Hays (father)Muriel Hays (mother)
Wife Kathy Hays Linda Jolly
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Children Carol Hays Janet Hays Sarah Hays

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1939

Daniel Phillip Hays (April 24, 1939) is a Canadian politician born in Calgary, Alberta.

1966

Following his articles, in 1966, with the Calgary-based firm Macleod Dixon, he was called to the Alberta Bar, and became known as a prominent lawyer.

Hays was active in various practice areas, most notably corporate, commercial, and international operations.

As well, he had a meaningful role in the firm's strategic planning and government relations.

He served as Chairman of Macleod Dixon, LLP after his retirement from the Senate.

He has been a member of Macleod Dixon, and successor firm Norton Rose Fulbright, for over 50 years.

1984

Hays was appointed to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on April 29, 1984, representing Alberta.

He chose Calgary as his self-designated senate division.

1986

Hays served as Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry from 1986 to 1988 and again from 1994 to 1995.

1989

He was also the chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources from 1989 to 1993.

1994

Hays served as president of the Liberal Party of Canada between 1994 and 1999.

He has chaired the party's National Executive Committee and Management Committee, as well as serving as Chair of the Liberal party's Revenue Committee.

1996

From 1996 to 1998, he served as Election Readiness Co-Chair and National Platform Co-Chair for the Liberal party.

Hays is also the past Chair of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group and the Canadian section of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum.

1999

On October 12, 1999, he was appointed Deputy Leader of the Government by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.

2000

Hays served as an Honorary Lieutenant-colonel of The King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) since 2000 with two extensions in 2007 and 2010 as Honorary Colonel of the Regiment.

On April 29, 2000, Hays received Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan.

He was conferred with this honour for promoting Canada/Japan bilateral relations.

2001

He was Speaker of the Senate of Canada from 2001 to 2006, when he became Leader of the Government (Liberal) in the Senate.

Dan Hays married Kathy in 2001.

He has three daughters from his previous marriage.

Hays attended Western Canada High School, and Strathcona-Tweedsmuir in Calgary, as well as, Appleby College in Oakville.

He obtained his B.A. degree in history from the University of Alberta and his LL.B. degree from the University of Toronto.

Chrétien appointed him as Speaker in January 2001.

He is the only Albertan to have held this office.

2005

In 2005, he was admitted to the pantheon of l'Order of La Pléiade by the Canadian branch of l’Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF).

He also sits on the Advisory Council of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute.

2006

Hays was the Leader of the Opposition in the 39th Canadian Parliament (2006-2007), and chair of numerous Senate committees.

He is the only child of Muriel and Harry Hays, who served as Minister of Agriculture in the government of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

He chaired the Committee on Senate Reform, 2006 to 2007.

On February 1, 2006, he was named as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, replacing Noël Kinsella, a position he held until being succeeded by Céline Hervieux-Payette on January 18, 2007.

2007

On January 22, 2007, he was sworn into the Queen's Privy Council for Canada.

Hays officially vacated his Senate seat on June 30, 2007.

In 2007, Hays was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as member of the Queen's Privy Council of Canada.

2011

In 2011, Hays became an Officier de la Légion d'honneur for his work in furthering Canada's involvement in the Organisation Internationale de Francophonie.

2012

In 2012 He received the Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) for 12 years service in the Canadian Army.

2014

In 2014, Hays was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by the University of Alberta.

2017

In 2017, Hays received the Canadian Senate 150th anniversary of Confederation medal from Sen. Art Eggleton.

2018

In 2018, he was recognized for his exemplary contributions to Alberta and Canada by his alma mater, the University of Alberta, with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.

On November 21, 2018, Hays received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta.