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RIIS, Nelson Andrew, B.Ed., M.A., P.A.
Picture of RIIS, Nelson Andrew, B.Ed., M.A., P.A.
Photographer:
Andy Shott, House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 1997
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1942.01.10
Place of Birth: High River, Alberta, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Author, editor, geographer, teacher
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 7588 Days (20 years, 9 months, 10 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys, British Columbia New Democratic Party 2000.11.27 Defeated
Kamloops, British Columbia New Democratic Party 1997.06.02 Elected
Kamloops, British Columbia New Democratic Party 1993.10.25 Elected
Kamloops, British Columbia New Democratic Party 1988.11.21 Elected
Kamloops--Shuswap, British Columbia New Democratic Party 1984.09.04 Elected
Kamloops--Shuswap, British Columbia New Democratic Party 1980.02.18 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
New Democratic Party 1980.02.18 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
House Leader

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
N.D.P. Deputy House Leader 1994 - 1996
N.D.P. House Leader 1986.09.05 - 1996.01.11

Caucus Chair

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
N.D.P. Caucus Chair 1996.01.11 - 2000.01.31
N.D.P. Caucus Chair 1984.10.29 - 1986.09

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Industry 2000.01.26 - 2000.10
Science, Research and Development 2000.01.26 - 2000.10
Small Business 1998.09.21 - 2000.10
Public Works and Government Services 1996.08.20 - 1998.03.26
Treasury Board 1996.08.20 - 1998.03.27
National Revenue 1994.09 - 1998.08
Finance 1994.09 - 2000.01.25
International Financial Institutions 1994.09 - 2000.01.25
Small Business 1983.09 - 1984
Economic Development 1981.10 - 1982.02.09
Small Business 1981.10 - 1982.02.09
Finance 1981.10 - 1986

^ Committees - House of Commons
Vice-Chair

CommitteeSession
Subcommittee on Import Policy of the Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)

Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee on Bill C-59 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-79 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-80 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-99 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Agriculture 32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Finance 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
32nd Parl., 2nd Session (1983.12.07 - 1984.07.09)
32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Standing Committee on House Management 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Standing Committee on Industry 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Regional Development 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Industry 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Finance 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Subcommittee on DREE Programmes (Quebec) of the Standing Committee on Regional Development 32nd Parl., 1st Session (1980.04.14 - 1983.11.30)


^ Committees - Joint
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Joint Committee on a Renewed Canada 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Standing Joint Committee on Parliament 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)


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