John Jansen (politician)

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John Jansen
Jansen in 2019
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Chilliwack
In office
October 22, 1986 – October 17, 1991
Preceded byHarvey Schroeder
Succeeded byBob Chisholm
Personal details
Born (1947-10-27) October 27, 1947 (age 76)
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Political partySocial Credit

John Jansen (born October 27, 1947) is a former Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Chilliwack.[1]

He served in the governments of Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston, serving as Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations in the latter and as Minister of Health in the former.[2][3] During his time in office, he also served as Minister of International Business and Immigration and as Minister Responsible for Seniors.

He served as Mayor of Chilliwack in the 1980s. He is currently the President of the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Guide Parlementaire Canadien. 1991. ISBN 9780921925408.
  2. ^ Vander Zalm Cabinet
  3. ^ Johnston Cabinet
  4. ^ Board of Directors profiles