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Jim Abbott (politician)

The Honourable
James Abbott
PC, MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Kootenay—Columbia
In office
1997–2011
Preceded by New district
Succeeded by David Wilks
Member of Parliament
for Kootenay East
In office
1993–1997
Preceded by Sid Parker
Succeeded by District abolished
Personal details
Born (1942-08-18) August 18, 1942 (age 74)
Toronto, Ontario
Political party Conservative
Other political
affiliations
Reform (1993-2000)
Canadian Alliance (2000-2003)
Spouse(s) Jeannette Bryce
Residence Wasa, British Columbia
Profession Businessman, manager
Portfolio Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation

James "Jim" Abbott, PC, MP (born August 18, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario) was a Conservative member of Canada's House of Commons. Abbott was a member of the Reform Party from 1993 to 2000 and a member of the Canadian Alliance from 2000 to 2004. Originally representing the riding of Kootenay East, he has represented Kootenay—Columbia since the boundaries were redrawn, and the name changed, in 1997. Before retiring, Abbott was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Cooperation (Canada). On October 15, 2007, he was sworn in as a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, and as such is entitled to the style "The Honourable" for life. [1] On June 30, 2010, being the representative of Canada, he went to the inauguration of President Benigno Aquino III in Manila, Philippines. [2]


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