Gordon Campbell
Canadian politician, 34th Premier of BC
Born
January 12th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Held the position of 34th Premier of British Columbia from 2001 to 2011. Served as the leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party and contributed significantly to provincial governance. Focused on economic policies, tax reforms, and infrastructure development. Advocated for social programs while navigating budget challenges. Prior to premiership, served as the Mayor of Vancouver from 1993 to 1996, impacting the city through community initiatives and urban development projects.
Served as Premier of British Columbia
Led British Columbia Liberal Party
Was Mayor of Vancouver
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