Jack Wiebe
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John E. N. (Jack) Wiebe, SOM (born May 31, 1936) is a Canadian farmer and politician. He has served as Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and as Senator.
Born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, he was elected as a Liberal in a 1971 by-election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Morse. He was re-elected in 1975.
From 1994 to 2000, he was Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, carrying out such duties as reading the Speech from the Throne, swearing in premiers and Cabinet ministers, opening legislative sessions, and bestowing honours upon Saskatchewan citizens.
In 2000, he was appointed by Jean Chrétien to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Saskatchewan. A Liberal, he resigned in 2004.
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| Preceded by: Sylvia O. Fedoruk |
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan 1994-2000 |
Succeeded by: Lynda M. Haverstock |
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