Cam Jackson
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Cameron "Cam" Jackson is a Canadian
politician. A Progressive Conservative
, he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
in 1985, and held the office of Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Burlington until his resignation on September 28, 2006 to run for mayor of Burlington
in the 2006 election
.
. His mother was Ukrainian Canadian
. He was educated at McMaster University
, although he left before graduating to take a job with the Ontario Conservative Party. Before entering politics, he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Hamilton Real Estate Board, and also worked for the Halton Housing Authority from 1975 to 1980. In 1996, he was named "Officer Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem" by Canada's Governor-General. He also served as a trustee on the Halton Public School Board for ten years.
in the provincial election of 1985
, defeating Liberal
candidate Doug Redfearn by about 4,500 votes. He was a backbench supporter of the government of Frank Miller
, which was defeated in the legislature shortly after the election. In late 1985, Jackson supported Alan Pope
's unsuccessful bid to replace Miller as party leader.
Jackson was nearly defeated in the provincial election of 1987
, defeating Liberal Bill Priestner by 605 votes. He won by a much greater margin in the 1990 election
. The Tories finished in third place in both instances, behind the Liberals and the New Democratic Party
.
The Progressive Conservatives returned to power in the 1995 provincial election
, and Jackson was re-elected in Burlington South with over 70% of the popular vote. He was made a Minister without Portfolio
in the government of Mike Harris
on June 26, 1995, with responsibility for the Workers Compensation Board
. After a shuffle on August 16, 1996, he was given ministerial responsibility for Seniors
. He was finally given a full portfolio on July 27, 1998, being made Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care and Seniors
. Jackson was easily re-elected in the 1999 provincial election
for the redistributed riding of Burlington
.
On June 17, 1999, he was named Minister of Tourism. He was named Minister of Citizenship
with responsibility for Seniors on February 8, 2001, but returned to the Tourism portfolio (now retitled Tourism and Recreation) when Ernie Eves
succeeded Mike Harris as Premier on April 15, 2002. He was forced to resign on October 2, 2002 due to a controversy over his practice of billing the government for steak dinners and hotel stays. Jackson did not appear in public for weeks and there was speculation that he would not run for re-election. Jackson was fully exonerated of all allegations before the next election, and did retain his riding in the 2003 election
(albeit with a greatly reduced majority) while dozens of other Tory MPPs lost their seats.
There had been speculation that Jackson would run to succeed Eves in the 2004 Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership election
but in July, Jackson endorsed John Tory
's candidacy for the position of party leader.
, succeeding Rob MacIsaac
. After just one term in office, he was defeated in the 2010 municipal election
by Rick Goldring
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician. A Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario , is a right-of-centre political party in Ontario, Canada. The party was known for many years as "Ontario's natural governing party." It has ruled the province for 80 of the years since Confederation, including an uninterrupted run from 1943 to 1985...
, he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario , is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the second largest provincial legislature of Canada...
in 1985, and held the office of Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Burlington until his resignation on September 28, 2006 to run for mayor of Burlington
Burlington, Ontario
Burlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment...
in the 2006 election
Ontario municipal elections, 2006
In the 2006 municipal elections in Ontario, voters in the province of Ontario, elected mayors, councillors, school board trustees and all other elected officials in all of Ontario's municipalities. These elections were regulated by the .- Date :...
.
Background
Jackson was born in Hamilton, OntarioHamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
. His mother was Ukrainian Canadian
Ukrainian Canadian
A Ukrainian Canadian is a person of Ukrainian descent or origin who was born in or immigrated to Canada. In 2006, there were an estimated 1,209,085 persons residing in Canada of Ukrainian origin, making them Canada's ninth largest ethnic group; and giving Canada the world's third-largest...
. He was educated at McMaster University
McMaster University
McMaster University is a public research university whose main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land in the residential neighbourhood of Westdale, adjacent to Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens...
, although he left before graduating to take a job with the Ontario Conservative Party. Before entering politics, he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Hamilton Real Estate Board, and also worked for the Halton Housing Authority from 1975 to 1980. In 1996, he was named "Officer Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem" by Canada's Governor-General. He also served as a trustee on the Halton Public School Board for ten years.
Career in provincial politics
Jackson was elected for the riding of Burlington SouthBurlington South
Burlington South was the name of a provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada. It was abolished prior to the 1999 election into Burlington and Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Aldershot...
in the provincial election of 1985
Ontario general election, 1985
The Ontario general election of 1985 was held on May 2, 1985, to elect members of the 33rd Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada...
, defeating Liberal
Ontario Liberal Party
The Ontario Liberal Party is a provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has formed the Government of Ontario since the provincial election of 2003. The party is ideologically aligned with the Liberal Party of Canada but the two parties are organizationally independent and...
candidate Doug Redfearn by about 4,500 votes. He was a backbench supporter of the government of Frank Miller
Frank Miller (politician)
Frank Stuart Miller, was a Canadian politician, who served as the 19th Premier of Ontario for four months in 1985.-Early life and political career:...
, which was defeated in the legislature shortly after the election. In late 1985, Jackson supported Alan Pope
Alan Pope
Alan William Pope is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1990, and served as a cabinet minister in the governments of Bill Davis and Frank Miller.-Early years:Pope was raised in Northern Ontario, and...
's unsuccessful bid to replace Miller as party leader.
Jackson was nearly defeated in the provincial election of 1987
Ontario general election, 1987
The Ontario general election of 1987 was held on September 10, 1987, to elect members of the 34th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada.The governing Ontario Liberal Party, led by David Peterson, was returned to power with a large majority...
, defeating Liberal Bill Priestner by 605 votes. He won by a much greater margin in the 1990 election
Ontario general election, 1990
The Ontario general election of 1990 was held on September 6, 1990, to elect members of the 35th Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada....
. The Tories finished in third place in both instances, behind the Liberals and the New Democratic Party
Ontario New Democratic Party
The Ontario New Democratic Party or , formally known as New Democratic Party of Ontario, is a social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada. It is a provincial section of the federal New Democratic Party. It was formed in October 1961, a few months after the federal party. The ONDP had its...
.
The Progressive Conservatives returned to power in the 1995 provincial election
Ontario general election, 1995
The Ontario general election of 1995 was held on June 8, 1995, to elect members of the 36th Legislative Assembly of the province of Ontario, Canada...
, and Jackson was re-elected in Burlington South with over 70% of the popular vote. He was made a Minister without Portfolio
Minister without Portfolio
A minister without portfolio is either a government minister with no specific responsibilities or a minister that does not head a particular ministry...
in the government of Mike Harris
Mike Harris
Michael Deane "Mike" Harris was the 22nd Premier of Ontario from June 26, 1995 to April 15, 2002. He is most noted for the "Common Sense Revolution", his Progressive Conservative government's program of deficit reduction in combination with lower taxes and cuts to government...
on June 26, 1995, with responsibility for the Workers Compensation Board
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board was established in 1914. It is a workers' compensation insurer for Ontario, Canada. Its headquarters are located in Toronto, Ontario.-History:...
. After a shuffle on August 16, 1996, he was given ministerial responsibility for Seniors
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat is responsible for senior citizens issues in the Canadian province of Ontario.The current Minister Responsible for Seniors is the Honourable Sophia Aggelonitis....
. He was finally given a full portfolio on July 27, 1998, being made Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care and Seniors
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ontario)
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is the Government of Ontario ministry responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the province of Ontario...
. Jackson was easily re-elected in the 1999 provincial election
Ontario general election, 1999
An Ontario general election was held on June 3, 1999, to elect members of the 37th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
for the redistributed riding of Burlington
Burlington (provincial electoral district)
Burlington is a provincial electoral district in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It elects one member to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.It was created in 1999 from parts of Burlington South, Halton Centre, and a small part of South Oakville....
.
On June 17, 1999, he was named Minister of Tourism. He was named Minister of Citizenship
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (Ontario)
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration is responsible for citizenship and immigration issues in the Canadian province of Ontario. Overall immigration and citizenship policy is still held by the federal government....
with responsibility for Seniors on February 8, 2001, but returned to the Tourism portfolio (now retitled Tourism and Recreation) when Ernie Eves
Ernie Eves
Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Eves was the 23rd Premier of the province of Ontario, Canada, from April 15, 2002, to October 23, 2003.-Beginnings:...
succeeded Mike Harris as Premier on April 15, 2002. He was forced to resign on October 2, 2002 due to a controversy over his practice of billing the government for steak dinners and hotel stays. Jackson did not appear in public for weeks and there was speculation that he would not run for re-election. Jackson was fully exonerated of all allegations before the next election, and did retain his riding in the 2003 election
Ontario general election, 2003
The Ontario general election of 2003 was held on October 2, 2003, to elect the 103 members of the 38th Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, Canada....
(albeit with a greatly reduced majority) while dozens of other Tory MPPs lost their seats.
There had been speculation that Jackson would run to succeed Eves in the 2004 Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership election
Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership election, 2004
On January 23, 2004, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario leader Ernie Eves announced his intention to step down as leader before the fall of 2004. Eves was elected party leader in the party's 2002 leadership election, and became Premier of Ontario...
but in July, Jackson endorsed John Tory
John Tory
John Howard Tory is a Canadian businessman, political activist, former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, former Member of Provincial Parliament and broadcaster...
's candidacy for the position of party leader.
Mayor of Burlington
On September 28, 2006, Jackson announced both his retirement from provincial politics and his candidacy for Mayor of Burlington. He was elected in the 2006 municipal electionOntario municipal elections, 2006
In the 2006 municipal elections in Ontario, voters in the province of Ontario, elected mayors, councillors, school board trustees and all other elected officials in all of Ontario's municipalities. These elections were regulated by the .- Date :...
, succeeding Rob MacIsaac
Rob MacIsaac
Robert Scott Alexander "Rob" MacIsaac is the chair of Metrolinx, the provincial planning agency responsible for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton....
. After just one term in office, he was defeated in the 2010 municipal election
Ontario municipal elections, 2010
The 2010 municipal elections in Ontario were held on October 25, 2010.Voters in the province of Ontario elected mayors, councillors, school board trustees and all other elected officials in all of the province's municipalities....
by Rick Goldring
Rick Goldring
Rick Goldring is the current mayor of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He served five years as a councillor for the Burlington City Council.He is a previous Green Party candidate....
.
Electoral record
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Jackson | 14,941 | 34.9 |
| Joan Lougheed | 13,687 | 32.0 |
| Rick Burgess | 12,658 | 29.6 |
| Philip Papadoupoulos | 1,393 | 3.3 |
| Stephen Kolcun | 147 | 0.3 |