David Kilgour, PC (born February 18, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former Canadian politician.
Kilgour graduated from the University of Manitoba in economics in 1962 and the University of Toronto law school in 1966. From crown attorney in northern Alberta to Canadian Cabinet minister, Kilgour ended his 27 year tenure in the Canadian House of Commons as an Independent MP. Upon retirement, he was one of the longest current serving Members of Parliament and one of the very few who had been elected under both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal banners.
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