John Les | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Chilliwack Chilliwack-Sumas (2001-2009) | |
| In office May 16, 2001 – May 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | John Martin |
| Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia | |
| In office June 16, 2005 – April 1, 2008 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Rich Coleman |
| Succeeded by | John van Dongen |
| Minister of Small Business and Economic Development of British Columbia | |
| In office January 26, 2004 – June 16, 2005 | |
| Premier | Gordon Campbell |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Colin Hansen (Economic Development) Rick Thorpe (Small Business) |
| Mayor of Chilliwack, British Columbia | |
| In office 1987–1999 | |
| Preceded by | John Jansen |
| Succeeded by | Clint Hames |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72)[1][2] Chilliwack, British Columbia |
| Political party | BC Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse |
Mattie Les (m. 1973) |
John Les (born 1952) is a Canadian politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for British Columbia, representing Chilliwack-Sumas from 2001 to 2009, and Chilliwack from 2009 to 2013. A caucus member of the British Columbia Liberal Party, he served in the cabinet of Premier Gordon Campbell as Minister of Small Business and Economic Development from 2004 to 2005, and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General from 2005 to 2008. Prior to entering provincial politics, he was a municipal councillor and mayor of Chilliwack.