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Duncan Jessiman

Canadian politician

Duncan James Jessiman, (June 5, 1923 – April 19, 2006) was a Canadian politician and lawyer.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Duncan Jessiman (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 5, 1923, died Apr 19, 2006.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Manitoba3

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he received a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Law, and a Master of Law all from the University of Manitoba. During World War II, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy and was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant in 1945. From 1948 to 1971, he practiced law with the firm of Johnston, Jessiman & Gardner. In 1971, he became a senior partner at the law firm Pitblado & Hoskin. From 1956 to 1967, he was a lecturer in corporation law at the University of Manitoba. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1959. He was a member of the board of the University of Winnipeg for 16 years.

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Career

Occupation: lawyer, politician.6

  • 1997 to 1998Member of the Senate of Canada5
  • 1993Member of the Senate of Canada5
  • Date not recordedFounded Bison Transport4

Personal life

  • BornJun 5, 1923, Winnipeg7
  • DiedApr 19, 2006, Vancouver8
  • CitizenshipCanada9

He was married to Alix and had three children: Duncan, Robert, and Sally.

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Politics

In 1993, he was appointed to the Senate by Brian Mulroney and represented the senatorial division of Manitoba. He served as a Progressive Conservative and retired on his 75th birthday in 1998.

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