Colin Stuart Gabelmann (born February 11, 1944)[1] is a former politician in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver-Seymour from 1972 to 1975 and North Island from 1979 to 1996 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.
Colin Gabelmann | |
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Attorney General of British Columbia | |
In office November 5, 1991 – August 16, 1995 | |
Premier | Mike Harcourt |
Preceded by | Russell Fraser |
Succeeded by | Ujjal Dosanjh |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for North Island | |
In office May 10, 1979 – May 28, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Riding Established |
Succeeded by | Glenn Robertson |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Seymour | |
In office August 30, 1972 – December 11, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Barrie Aird Clark |
Succeeded by | Jack Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | London, England | February 11, 1944
Political party | New Democratic |
He was born in London, England, the son of Honora Elsie Puddifoot and Fritz Gabelmann and was educated at the University of British Columbia. Gabelmann married Robin Geary. He lived in Campbell River, British Columbia. He served as both opposition and government whip during his time in the provincial assembly.[1] Gabelmann also served in the provincial cabinet as Attorney General[2] and as Minister of Government Services and Sport.
References
edit- ^ a b Normandin, P G (1985). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985.
- ^ Smyth, Michael (April 1, 2008). "Strange system where select few are in the know". Vancouver Province. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved 2012-02-10.