Ronald J. Duhamel, PC (March 2, 1938 – September 30, 2002) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and Senator.
[1] Ronald Duhamel was born in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Lakehead University and a Master of Arts (MA) and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto.
He died of cancer on September 30, 2002, survived by his wife Carolyn and three daughters, Kathie, Natalie and Karine.
In 2000, Duhamel was appointed to the federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to the portfolio of Veterans Affairs, a post he held until 2002.
Duhamel was appointed to the Senate on January 15, 2002, representing the senatorial division of Manitoba.