Lyle Vanclief

Lyle Vanclief, (born 19 September 1943) is a former politician who served as Canada's Minister of Agriculture from 1997 to 2003.

Early life
Vanclief was born in Ameliasburg, Ontario. He graduated in the class of 1967 from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree.

Political career
Vanclief was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal Member of Parliament representing the rural Ontario riding of Prince Edward—Hastings in 1988.

In October 1993, Vanclief was re-elected to the 36th Canadian Parliament.

In June 1997, Vanclief was named Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food after his election to the 36th Canadian Parliament.

Paul Martin became prime minister in 2003 and did not include Vanclief in Cabinet. Vanclief did not run for re-election in the 2004 election.

Vanclief supported Stéphane Dion for the leadership of the Liberal Party.

Family
Vanclief married Sharon, with whom he has two children.