Clyde Jackman

Clyde Jackman, (born December 21, 1954) is a former Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He served as the Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development in the provincial cabinet. As he is not running in the 2015 General Election, this role ceased upon the swearing in of the next Cabinet.

Clyde Jackman
Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
September 30, 2014 – December 14, 2015
Preceded byDepartment Established
Succeeded bySherry Gambin-Walsh
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Burin-Placentia West
In office
November 12, 2003 – November 27, 2015
Preceded byMary Hodder
Succeeded byDistrict Abolished
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
November 27, 2009 – October 28, 2011
Preceded byTom Hedderson
Succeeded byDarin King
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
October 30, 2007 – November 27, 2009
Preceded byTom Hedderson
Succeeded byTerry French
Minister of Environment and Conservation of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
March 14, 2006 – October 30, 2007
Preceded byTom Osborne
Succeeded byCharlene Johnson
Minister of Education of Newfoundland and Labrador
Personal details
Born (1954-12-21) 21 December 1954
Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ResidenceConception Bay South
OccupationTeacher, Principal

Jackman represented the district of Burin-Placentia West in the House of Assembly for the Progressive Conservatives. He has previously held the portfolios of Minister of Education, Minister of Fisheries & Aquaculture, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and Minister of Environment and Conservation.

Controversy

Jackman came under attack in February 2011, when a report, by a committee put in place by the government, recommended that the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture invest $450 million to downsize the commercial fishery. Jackman announced immediately that he would not to endorse the report because he felt it would not solve the problems in the fishery. Lorraine Michael, the leader of the New Democratic Party, called on Jackman to resign his post as minister.[1]

Electoral history
2011 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeClyde Jackman253848.45%–
     NDP Julie Mitchell 2498 47.69%
     Liberal Jacqueline Mullett 202 3.86%
2007 Newfoundland and Labrador general election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeClyde JackmanClyde Jackman314159.24%–
     NDP Julie Mitchell 1704 32.14%
     Liberal George Brake 457 8.62%
2003 Newfoundland and Labrador general election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Progressive ConservativeClyde JackmanClyde Jackman345055.05%+49.18%
     Liberal Sam Synard 2133 34.03% -19.27%
     NDP Wayne Butler 684 10.91% -35.79%
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References
  1. "NDP calling for N.L. fisheries minister to resign". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2011-02-28. Retrieved 2011-02-28.
  2. Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
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