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): Antonio Cabangon-Chua • Dimitris Sgouros • Don Boudria • Gary Gordon • Germán Legarreta • Huey Long • Jack Swigert • Juan Ignacio Chela • Leisel Jones • Lionel Murphy • Mike Koplove • Robert Parish • Shaun Alexander • Sir Alexander Carew, 2nd Baronet • Ted Ammon • Ted Williams • Zafer Yelen

Born in the same month (August 1947): Alan Lee (illustrator) • Alan Ward (cricketer) • Angry Anderson • Cindy Williams • Gavin Pfuhl • John Varley (author) • Nicolae Dobrin • Sofia Rotaru • Yumiko Ōshima