Gerald Butts

Politician

Birthday July 8, 1971

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Glace Bay, Canada

Age 53 years old

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About

Canadian politician who is known for having served as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister during Justin Trudeau's time as Prime Minister. He is also known for having served as the President and CEO of WWF-Canada. 

Before Fame

He earned both his BA and MA in English literature from McGill University in Montreal. It was while attending school there that he was first introduced to Justin Trudeau. He started his career working as a research assistant for then serving member of the Senate Allan MacEachen. 

Trivia

He is also known for having written several articles that have appeared in the Boston Book Review, the Literary Review of Canada, and Gravitas. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario. He married Jodi Heimpel and together they have two children. 

Associated With

He was interviewed by journalist Steve Paikin on the show The Agenda where he discussed the best ways to clean up the environment.