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HARVARD, The Hon. John, P.C., O.M.
Picture of HARVARD, The Hon. John, P.C., O.M.
Photographer:
Andy Shott, House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 2001
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1938.06.04
Place of Birth: Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Broadcaster, journalist
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 5646 Days (15 years, 5 months, 15 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Charleswood St. James--Assiniboia, Manitoba Resignation. Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba. Liberal 2000.11.27 Elected
Charleswood--Assiniboine, Manitoba Liberal 1997.06.02 Elected
Winnipeg--St. James, Manitoba Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Winnipeg--St. James, Manitoba Liberal 1988.11.21 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1988.11.21 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Trade with special emphasis on Resource Promotion 2003.12.12 - 2004.05.06
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food 1997.07.10 - 1998.07.15
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services 1996.07.12 - 1997.07.09
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works (Public Works and Government Services) 1996.02.23 - 1996.07.11
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Supply and Services (Public Works and Government Services) 1996.02.23 - 1996.07.11

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Western Economic Diversification 1991 - 1993
Canadian Wheat Board 1991 - 1994
Grains and Oilseeds 1990.09 - 1993

Assistant / Associate Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Communications 1989.02 - 1990.09
Western Economic Diversification 1989.02 - 1993

^ Committees - House of Commons
Chair

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage 35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Standing Committee on Government Operations 35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Subcommittee on Bill C-52 of the Standing Committee on Government Operations 35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Subcommittee on Bill C-58 of the Standing Committee on Government Operations 35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)

Vice-Chair

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage 37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)

Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee E on Bill C-6 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Legislative Committee H on Bill C-40 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Special Committee to Study the Proposed Companion Resolution to the Meech Lake Accord 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Committee on Agriculture 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Standing Committee on Communications and Culture 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Committee on Communications, Culture, Citizenship and Multiculturalism 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
Standing Committee on Government Operations 35th Parl., 2nd Session (1996.02.27 - 1997.04.27)
35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Standing Committee on Liaison 35th Parl., 1st Session (1994.01.17 - 1996.02.02)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food 36th Parl., 2nd Session (1999.10.12 - 2000.10.22)
Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 37th Parl., 2nd Session (2002.09.30 - 2003.11.12)
37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)
Subcommittee on International Trade, Trade Disputes and Investment of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade 37th Parl., 3rd Session (2004.02.02 - 2004.05.23)
Subcommittee on the National Arts Centre of the Standing Committee on Communications and Culture 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Subcommittee on the Study of Sport in Canada of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage 37th Parl., 1st Session (2001.01.29 - 2002.09.16)


^ Committees - Joint
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Joint Committee on Child Custody and Access 36th Parl., 1st Session (1997.09.22 - 1999.09.18)


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