Gerard Janssen

Gerard Janssen
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Alberni
In office
November 19, 1988 – May 16, 2001
Preceded by Ray Skelly
Succeeded by Gillian Trumper
Personal details
Born (1946-05-03) May 3, 1946
Venlo, Netherlands
Political party British Columbia New Democratic Party
Occupation Jeweller

Gerard A. Janssen (b. May 3, 1946[1]) is a Dutch-born jeweller, watchmaker and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Alberni in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1988 to 2001 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

He was born in Venlo, the son of Nicholas Jannsen and Maria Sloesen,[1] and came to Canada with his parents in 1952. Janssen later took over the operation of the business established by his parents in 1956.[2] In 1967, he married Florence Edith Irene McIver.[1] He was a member of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, also serving as its president. Janssen was first elected to the provincial assembly in a 1988 by-election held after Bob Skelly resigned his seat to enter federal politics. He served as government whip in the assembly. Janssen was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture from 2000 to 2001.[2] He was defeated by Gillian Trumper when he ran for reelection to the assembly in the new riding of Alberni-Qualicum in 2001.[3]

Electoral History

British Columbia general election, 2001: Alberni-Qualicum
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalGillian Trumper 13,109 53.32 +17.47 $34,684
New DemocraticGerard Janssen 7,395 30.08 -21.93 $10,768
GreenSergio Paone 2,999 12.20 +10.83 $4,066
MarijuanaNicholas Saint Edmund Thorp 1,081 4.40 – $1,578
Total valid votes 24,584 100.00
Total rejected ballots 93 0.38
Turnout 24,677 74.70
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +19.7
British Columbia general election, 1996: Alberni
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
New DemocraticGerard A. Janssen 7,398 52.01 -1.38
LiberalGillian Trumper 5,099 35.85 +18.21
ReformV. Hansen 823 5.79 –
Progressive DemocratIngrid Helen Rebar 578 4.06 –
GreenAndre Sperling 195 1.37 –
Co-operative CommonwealthKarl Angus 72 0.51 –
Natural LawKathleen Lapreyrouse 58 0.41 –
Total valid votes 14,223 100.00
Total rejected ballots 86 0.98
Turnout 14,309
New Democratic hold Swing +9.80
British Columbia general election, 1991: Alberni
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
New DemocraticGerard A. Janssen 7,136 53.39 -4.08
Social CreditGillian Trumper 3,665 27.43 -0.37
LiberalPeter J. Tanner 2,358 17.64 +2.91
Western Canada ConceptAlan W. Banford 206 1.54 –
Total valid votes 13,365 100.00
Total rejected ballots 372 0.27
Turnout 13,737
New Democratic hold Swing -2.23
British Columbia provincial by-election, November 19, 1988: Alberni
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
New Democratic Gerard A. Janssen 6,401 57.47 +2.18
Social Credit George S. Dryden 3,096 27.80 −13.92
Liberal Shirley M. Bonfield 1,640 14.73 +12.3
Total valid votes/Expense limit 11,137 100.0   –  
Total rejected ballots 136 0.38  
Turnout 11,273 &nbsp  
New Democratic hold Swing +8.05
By-election due to the Resignation of Robert Skelly to run for the Canadian House of Commons.

References

  1. 1 2 3 O'Handley, Kathryn (1995). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. 1 2 "Hon. Gerard Janssen". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  3. ↑ "Results of 2001 election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
Provincial Government of Ujjal Dosanjh
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Ian Waddell Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture
November 1, 2000–June 5, 2001		 Ministry Abolished
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