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When did Jean Lapierre become the Minister of Transport?
On July 20, 2004, he was appointed to the Canadian Cabinet as Minister of Transport, serving until the 2006 election.
What did Jean Lapierre do as the Minister of Transport ?
As Minister of Transport, Lapierre initiated the Pacific Gateway Strategy, signing air transport agreements with China and India and completed a formal Canada-US Open Skies Agreement.
What was Jean Lapierre's Pacific Gateway Strategy about?
designed to enhance prosperity and strengthen Canada's position in international commerce by further developing the Pacific Gateway.
Was the Pacific Gateway Strategy agreement approved or did Jean Lapierre meet with opposition?
Did Jean Lapierre initiate any other agreements besides Pacific Gateway Strategy?
Lapierre reduced the amount paid by airports to the federal government by some $5 billion over the remaining life of the leases.
Did he have any enemies or allies ?
Lapierre and his department were criticised for their handling of the collapse of the carrier Jetsgo. Lapierre rejected calls to resign, denying that he had any knowledge of the collapse.

Question: How long was he a Minister of Transport ?
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