Jack Garland
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John Richard (Jack) Garland PC (January 1, 1918 – March 14, 1964) was a Canadian politician, who was a longtime member of the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Nipissing. He represented the Liberal Party of Canada.
Garland was first elected in 1949, when incumbent member Léoda Gauthier moved to represent the new Sudbury riding. He was reelected in every subsequent election until his death in 1964.
Garland was appointed Minister of National Revenue in the government of Lester Pearson in 1963, and held that cabinet position when he died.
As a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada he was entitled to use the honorific The Honourable.
The airport in North Bay is named Jack Garland Airport in his memory.
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| Preceded by Léoda Gauthier, Liberal |
Members of Parliament from Nipissing 1949-1964 |
Succeeded by Carl Legault, Liberal |
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| NAME | Garland, Jack |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Canadian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 1, 1918 |
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| DATE OF DEATH | March 14, 1964 |
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