Ovid Jackson facts for kids
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Ovid L. Jackson
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
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| In office October 25, 1993 – June 28, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Gus Mitges |
| Succeeded by | Larry Miller |
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| Born | February 3, 1939 New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Committees | Chair, Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations (2001-2002) Chair, Standing Committee on Transport |
| Portfolio | Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board (1996-1998) |
Ovid L. Jackson was born on February 3, 1939, in New Amsterdam, Guyana. He is a Canadian politician who has served his community in different important roles. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is where Canada's laws are made. He represented the areas of Bruce—Grey and Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound for the Liberal Party.
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Who is Ovid Jackson?
Ovid Jackson came to Canada from Guyana. Before he became a politician, he was a school teacher at West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound. Teaching helped him understand the needs of young people and families.
From Teacher to Mayor
After being a teacher, Ovid Jackson decided to serve his community in a new way. He was elected as the mayor of Owen Sound. He held this important job for 10 years. As mayor, he helped lead the city and make decisions that affected everyone living there.
Serving in Parliament
In 1993, Ovid Jackson was elected to the House of Commons in the federal election. This meant he became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP represents a specific area, called a riding, in the Canadian government. He worked as an MP for the Liberal Party from 1994 to 2004.
Key Roles in Government
During his time in Parliament, Ovid Jackson took on several important roles. He was the Chair of the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations. This committee helps make decisions about how Canada's transportation systems work and how the government runs. He also served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board. This role meant he helped a senior minister with their duties.
End of His Time in Parliament
In the 2004 election, Ovid Jackson lost his seat in Parliament. He was succeeded by Larry Miller, who was a candidate for the Conservative Party. Even after leaving Parliament, Ovid Jackson remains a respected figure in Canadian politics.
