Barrie Chivers
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Barrie Chivers is a former Canadian
politician and current lawyer. He served briefly as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
from 1990 to 1993 sitting with the official opposition Alberta New Democrats.
and Nunavut
. He founded his first law firm in 1973 Wright, Chivers & Co. to practice criminal and labour law. In 1987 after his partner went into provincial politics he founded Chivers-Greckol exclusively in labour, employment and human rights law. He left his practice in 1990 after winning a seat in the legislature.
After his defeat from office Chivers resumed his legal career with the firm of Chivers Carpenter Lawyers. He also served as President of the Trade Union Lawyers’ Association and a former vice president of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.
. He finished third out of fourth place behind Progressive Conservative candidate Bill Diachuk
who ended up winning and defeated incumbent Social Credit MLA Lou Heard
in the constituency of Edmonton-Beverly.
Chivers would run for a second time in a by-election on December 17, 1990 to fill the vacancy in the electoral district of Edmonton-Strathcona
. Chivers won a comfortable margin to hold the district for the New Democrats.
Chivers would run for a second term in the 1993 Alberta general election
. He would face a crowded field of six other candidate and end up being defeated by Liberal candidate Al Zariwny
in a closely contested race.
Canada
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politician and current lawyer. He served briefly as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is one of two components of the Legislature of Alberta, the other being the Queen, represented by the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. The Alberta legislature meets in the Alberta Legislature Building in the provincial capital, Edmonton...
from 1990 to 1993 sitting with the official opposition Alberta New Democrats.
Legal career
Chivers has been admitted to the law society in Alberta, Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
and Nunavut
Nunavut
Nunavut is the largest and newest federal territory of Canada; it was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act, though the actual boundaries had been established in 1993...
. He founded his first law firm in 1973 Wright, Chivers & Co. to practice criminal and labour law. In 1987 after his partner went into provincial politics he founded Chivers-Greckol exclusively in labour, employment and human rights law. He left his practice in 1990 after winning a seat in the legislature.
After his defeat from office Chivers resumed his legal career with the firm of Chivers Carpenter Lawyers. He also served as President of the Trade Union Lawyers’ Association and a former vice president of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.
Political career
Chivers ran for a seat for the first time in the 1971 Alberta general electionAlberta general election, 1971
The Alberta general election of 1971 was the seventeenth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on August 30, 1971 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
. He finished third out of fourth place behind Progressive Conservative candidate Bill Diachuk
Bill Diachuk
Bill Wasyl Diachuk was a municipal and provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He began his political career in Edmonton municipal politics serving two separate stints as a separate school trustee. The first was from 1962 to 1964 and the second from 1966 to 1971...
who ended up winning and defeated incumbent Social Credit MLA Lou Heard
Lou Heard
Louis "Lou" Wesley Heard was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta twice. The first stint was from 1948 to 1952 and the second was from 1959 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government both times.-Early life:Louis...
in the constituency of Edmonton-Beverly.
Chivers would run for a second time in a by-election on December 17, 1990 to fill the vacancy in the electoral district of Edmonton-Strathcona
Edmonton-Strathcona (provincial electoral district)
Edmonton-Strathcona is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. It shares the same name as the federal electoral district of Edmonton—Strathcona....
. Chivers won a comfortable margin to hold the district for the New Democrats.
Chivers would run for a second term in the 1993 Alberta general election
Alberta general election, 1993
The Alberta general election of 1993 was the twenty-third general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on June 15, 1993 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
. He would face a crowded field of six other candidate and end up being defeated by Liberal candidate Al Zariwny
Al Zariwny
Al Zariwny is a former provincial-level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993-1997.-Political career:...
in a closely contested race.