Piers McDonald
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Piers McDonald, OC (born August 4, 1955) is a Yukon politician and businessman. Born in Kingston, Ontario, McDonald, originally a miner by profession,[1] is a long-time MLA, Cabinet minister, and the fifth premier of Yukon. He was leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party from 1995 to 2000.
Quick Facts 5th Premier of Yukon, Commissioner ...
Piers McDonald | |
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5th Premier of Yukon | |
In office October 19, 1996 – May 6, 2000 | |
Commissioner | Judy Gingell |
Preceded by | John Ostashek |
Succeeded by | Pat Duncan |
MLA for Mayo | |
In office June 7, 1982 – October 19, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Swede Hanson |
Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
MLA for McIntyre-Takhini | |
In office October 19, 1992 – April 17, 2000 | |
Preceded by | first member |
Succeeded by | Wayne Jim |
Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party | |
In office 1995 – April 27, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Tony Penikett |
Succeeded by | Trevor Harding |
Chancellor of Yukon University | |
In office September 22, 2016 – October 6, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Geraldine Van Bibber |
Succeeded by | Jemena James Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-08-04) August 4, 1955 (age 68) Kingston, Ontario |
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Residence | Whitehorse, Yukon |
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Post-politics, McDonald became a businessman and community developer. He is a founding member, and currently chair, of Northern Vision Development, which has focused on residential and property revitalization, commercial real estate, and hospitality services in Yukon. He was also the chancellor of Yukon University from 2016 to 2020.