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John Cummins (Canadian politician)
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John Martin Cummins (born March 12, 1942) is a Canadian politician. He was the leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party from 2011 until resigning after the 2013 election.[1] He was the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Delta—Richmond East in British Columbia from 1993 until 2011, when he turned to provincial politics becoming the leader of the unaffiliated provincial party.
Quick Facts Leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party, Preceded by ...
John Cummins | |
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![]() Cummins in 2011 | |
Leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party | |
In office May 28, 2011 – July 13, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Wilf Hanni |
Succeeded by | Dan Brooks |
Member of Parliament for Delta—Richmond East Delta (1993–1997) Delta—South Richmond (1997–2004) | |
In office October 25, 1993 – May 1, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Stan Wilbee |
Succeeded by | Kerry-Lynne Findlay |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-03-12) March 12, 1942 (age 82) Georgetown, Ontario |
Political party | Conservative (federal) BC Conservative (provincial) |
Other political affiliations | Reform (1993–2000) Canadian Alliance (2000–2003) |
Spouse | Sue Cummins |
Residence(s) | Richmond, British Columbia |
Profession | Commercial fisherman, teacher |
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Born in Georgetown, Ontario, he was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1993 election, as a Reform Party member. He was re-elected in 1997, 2000 (as a member of the Canadian Alliance), 2004, 2006, and 2008 (as a Conservative).