Gerard Janssen | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Alberni | |
| In office November 19, 1988 – May 16, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Skelly |
| Succeeded by | Gillian Trumper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1946 Venlo, Netherlands |
| Political party | British Columbia New Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
Gerard A. Janssen (b. May 3, 1946[1]) is a Dutch-born jeweller, watchmaker and former political figure in British Columbia. He represented Alberni in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1988 to 2001 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.
He was born in Venlo, the son of Nicholas Jannsen and Maria Sloesen,[1] and came to Canada with his parents in 1952. Janssen later took over the operation of the business established by his parents in 1956.[2] In 1967, he married Florence Edith Irene McIver.[1] He was a member of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, also serving as its president. Janssen was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1988 by-election held after Bob Skelly resigned his seat to enter federal politics. He served as government whip in the assembly. Janssen was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture from 2000 to 2001.[2] He was defeated by Gillian Trumper when he ran for reelection to the assembly in the new riding of Alberni-Qualicum in 2001.[3]
- ^ a b c O'Handley, Kathryn (1995). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ a b "Hon. Gerard Janssen". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Results of 2001 election" (PDF). Elections BC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 July 2007. Retrieved 18 February 2012.