John Robert Nicholson

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John Robert (Jack) Nicholson, PC, OBE, QC (December 1, 1901 – October 8, 1983) was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, politician and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.

Born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, he graduated from the Dalhousie University law school. In 1924, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and practiced law.

During World War II, he was a deputy controller in the department of munitions and supplies. From 1942 to 1951, he was the head of a crown corporation, Polymer Corp. From 1952 to 1956, he was the head of Brazilian Light and Power Co in Rio de Janeiro.

In 1962, he was elected to Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Vancouver Centre. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1963 and 1965. From 1963 to 1964, he was the Minister of Forestry. From 1964 to 1965, he was the Postmaster General. In 1965, he was the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. From 1965 to 1968, he was the Minister of Labour.

From 1968 to 1973, he was the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

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• Biography from the website of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
• Parliament of Canada biography

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