Allan Rock

Allan Michael Rock is a Canadian lawyer, former politician, diplomat and university administrator. He was Canada's ambassador to the United Nations (2004–2006) and had previously served in the Cabinet of Jean Chrétien, most notably as Justice Minister (1993–1997) and Health Minister (1997–2002). During his time in government, he was accused of ethical improprieties after accepting free hospitality from the Irving family, with whom his department had financial dealings.

30 August 1947

Born on the same birth day (30 August): Alex Wyllie • Barbara Ansell • Bhagwati Charan Verma • Bruce McLaren • Duane Brown • Edward Mills Purcell • Freek de Jonge • Gerald Albright • Hani Hanjour • Jean-Claude Killy • Muriel Gray • Peter Cunnah • Queen Anne-Marie of Greece • Shailendra (lyricist) • Simone Guerra • Ted Ammon • Tian Qin

Born in the same month (August 1947): Alan Lee (illustrator) • Angry Anderson • Anwar Ibrahim • Bernie Carbo • Carol Moseley Braun • Chantal Montellier • Debra Mooney • Emlyn Hughes • Franciscus Henri • Gavin Pfuhl • James Pankow • Joe Manchin • John Stocker (voice actor) • John Varley (author) • Linda Thompson (singer) • Roy Hodgson • The Buckinghams • Willy Russell