Clyde Jackman, (born December 21, 1954) is a former Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of Burin-Placentia West in the House of Assembly from 2003 until 2015 as a member of the Progressive Conservatives.
Clyde Jackman | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office September 30, 2014 – December 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Department Established |
| Succeeded by | Sherry Gambin-Walsh |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Burin-Placentia West | |
| In office November 12, 2003 – November 27, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Hodder |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office November 27, 2009 – October 28, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hedderson |
| Succeeded by | Darin King |
| Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office October 30, 2007 – November 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hedderson |
| Succeeded by | Terry French |
| Minister of Environment and Conservation of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office March 14, 2006 – October 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Charlene Johnson |
| Minister of Education of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1954 Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Residence | Conception Bay South |
| Occupation | Teacher, Principal |
Jackman held several portfolios in the provincial cabinet including Minister of Education, Minister of Fisheries & Aquaculture, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Minister of Environment and Conservation, and Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development. Jackman did not seek re-election in the 2015 provincial election.[1]
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.[2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Clyde Jackman | 2538 | 48.45% | – | |
| NDP | Julie Mitchell | 2498 | 47.69% | ||
| Liberal | Jacqueline Mullett | 202 | 3.86% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Clyde Jackman | Clyde Jackman | 3141 | 59.24% | – | |
| NDP | Julie Mitchell | 1704 | 32.14% | |||
| Liberal | George Brake | 457 | 8.62% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | Clyde Jackman | Clyde Jackman | 3450 | 55.05% | +49.18% | |
| Liberal | Sam Synard | 2133 | 34.03% | -19.27% | ||
| NDP | Wayne Butler | 684 | 10.91% | -35.79% | ||