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John Harvard
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| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – August 4, 2009 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Adrienne Clarkson Michaëlle Jean |
| Premier | Gary Doer |
| Preceded by | Peter Liba |
| Succeeded by | Philip S. Lee |
| Member of Parliament for Winnipeg—St. James |
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| In office November 21, 1988 – June 2, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | George Minaker |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Charleswood—Assiniboia |
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| In office June 2, 1997 – May 6, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Steven Fletcher |
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| Born | June 4, 1938 Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | January 9, 2016 (aged 77) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | Lenore Denise Berscheid (div.) Patricia Bovey |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Broadcast journalist |
John Harvard (June 4, 1938 – January 9, 2016) was a Canadian journalist and politician. He was also a special government official in Manitoba. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1988 to 2004. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the Canadian government. After that, he became the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. This is a special role representing the King or Queen in the province.
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John Harvard's Career
John Harvard started his career as a broadcast journalist. He worked in this field from 1957 to 1988. For 18 years, he worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He was well-known for hosting a popular call-in radio show. This show was called Talk Back and was on CJOB-AM in Winnipeg.
Serving as a Member of Parliament
Becoming an MP in 1988
John Harvard was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1988. He ran as a member of the Liberal Party. He won against George Minaker in the area of Winnipeg—St. James. From 1988 to 1993, he was a backbench member. This means he was a regular MP, not a minister.
Re-election and New Roles
The Liberal Party won the election in 1993. John Harvard was easily re-elected in Winnipeg—St. James. He was not chosen to be a minister in the government. However, in 1996, he became a Parliamentary Secretary. This role helps a minister with their duties. He helped the Minister of Public Works and Government Services.
He was re-elected again in 1997. This time, he ran in a new area called Charleswood—Assiniboia. After this election, he became parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. He held this role until 1998.
Later Elections and Support for Paul Martin
In the 2000 election, John Harvard faced his toughest challenge. He won by a small number of votes. He supported Paul Martin to become the leader of the Liberal Party. Because of this, he was not made a minister by the Prime Minister at the time, Jean Chrétien.
When Paul Martin became prime minister in 2003, John Harvard was given a new role. He became a member of the Privy Council. He also became parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Trade.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
John Harvard left his job as a Member of Parliament on May 6, 2004. The next day, it was announced that he would become the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. He officially started this role on June 30, 2004.
The job of Lieutenant Governor is mostly ceremonial. This means it involves traditions and official duties, but has little direct power. While serving, he lived in Government House (Manitoba) in Winnipeg. This is the official residence for the Lieutenant Governor.
Later Life and Passing
In October 2005, John Harvard received a special award. He was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Manitoba. His term as Lieutenant Governor ended in August 2009. Philip S. Lee took over the role after him. John Harvard passed away on January 9, 2016, at the age of 77. He died from cancer.
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The official coat of arms for John Harvard.
