Dave Parker (politician)

David Fletcher Hewlett Parker (born July 5, 1940) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991, as a Social Credit member for the constituency of Skeena.[1]

Dave Parker
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Skeena
In office
October 22, 1986 – October 17, 1991
Preceded byFrank Howard
Succeeded byHelmut Giesbrecht
Personal details
Born (1940-07-05) July 5, 1940 (age 84)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Political partySocial Credit
ProfessionForester

Before entering politics he was a professional forester, he was elected as a School Board trustee, serving in Golden from 1981 to 1983 and then in Terrace from 1985 to 1987. He was elected to the British Columbia Legislature as MLA for Skeena in October 1986.

He served as Minister of Forests, Minister of Crown Lands, Minister of Lands and Parks, and Minister of State for the North Coast Region in the Rita Johnston and Bill Vander Zalm governments.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Guide Parlementaire Canadien. 1991. ISBN 9780921925408.
  2. ^ BC Forest Service Centenary Society Commemorating 100 Years of Forest Service in the Province of British Columbia