Bruce Benson
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This article is about the Canadian fisherman and politician. For the American economist, see Bruce L. Benson.
This article is about the Canadian fisherman and politician. For CU President, see Bruce D. Benson.
Bruce Benson is a commercial fisherman and politician in Manitoba, Canada. In the federal election of 2004, he ran as a Liberal in the riding of Selkirk—Interlake.
Benson was born in Arborg, Manitoba, and has lived in Iceland, Australia and California. He works as a fisherman on Lake Winnipeg, and has given presentations on the fishing industry at the University of Manitoba. Benson is also a land developer. Shortly before the 2004 election, he was named Chairman of the National Harbour Authority Advisory Council.
Benson finished third in Selkirk--Interlake, behind James Bezan of the Conservatives and Duane Nicol of the NDP. He received 9059 votes, or 22.85% of the total.
