John Harvard (politician)
John Harvard (June 4, 1938 – January 9, 2016) was a Canadian journalist and politician in Manitoba. He served as a federal Member of Parliament from 1988 to 2004, and was appointed the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba just before Canada's federal election in 2004.[1]
John Harvard | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – August 4, 2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Adrienne Clarkson Michaëlle Jean |
| Premier | Gary Doer |
| Preceded by | Peter Liba |
| Succeeded by | Philip S. Lee |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Winnipeg—St. James | |
| In office November 21, 1988 – June 2, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | George Minaker |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Charleswood—Assiniboia | |
| In office June 2, 1997 – May 6, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Riding created |
| Succeeded by | Steven Fletcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1938 Glenboro, Manitoba |
| Died | January 9, 2016 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Lenore Denise Berscheid (div.) Pat Bovey |
| Children | five |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist |
Harvard died in Manitoba at the age of 77.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former lieutenant-governor and MP John Harvard dead at 77". Winnipeg Free Press. January 9, 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-10.