Brian L. Gardiner was a member of the Canadian House of Commons

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 from 1988 to 1993. His background included publishing, administration and management.

Gardiner first attempted to enter federal politics in the 1984 federal election

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 when he became the New Democratic Party

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 candidate for the Prince George—Bulkley Valley

Prince George—Bulkley Valley

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 electoral district

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. He was unsuccessful that year, but did win the riding in the next federal election in 1988

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. He served in the 34th Canadian Parliament

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 but lost to Dick Harris

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 of the Reform Party

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 in the 1993 federal election

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