Jim Pankiw | |
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Leader of the Canada Party | |
In office September 15, 2015 – September 9, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Party founded |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Humboldt | |
In office June 2, 1997 – June 28, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Georgette Sheridan |
Succeeded by | Brad Trost |
Personal details | |
Born | Unity, Saskatchewan, Canada | August 7, 1966
Political party | Canada Party |
Other political affiliations | Reform (1997–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2001) Democratic Representative Caucus (2001–2002) |
Spouse(s) | Valerie Pankiw (nee Davidovic) Children: Stephanie and Vanessa |
Residence(s) | Corman Park, Saskatchewan |
Profession | Chiropractor |
James K. Pankiw (born August 7, 1966) is a Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament.
Pankiw served two terms in the House of Commons of Canada, representing Saskatoon—Humboldt in Saskatchewan from 1997 until 2004 as a member of the Reform Party of Canada, the Canadian Alliance, the Democratic Representative Caucus and finally as an independent MP. He is the founder and was the only leader of the Canada Party before its dissolution.