Political Career
He served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Health from 1980 to 1982, in the final government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Between 1980 and 1984, Douglas chaired the Special Committee on Pension Reform. When John Turner succeeded Trudeau as Liberal leader and Prime Minister in 1984, he brought Frith into Cabinet as Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. The Liberals lost the 1984 election, however, and Frith was one of just 40 Liberal MPs to be re-elected. Frith served as Chairman of the National Liberal Caucus between 1984 and 1987. Between 1984 and 1988, Douglas held the portfolio of Opposition Critic for National Defence and National Health and Welfare.
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