Robert Fischer (Canadian politician)
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Robert Arnold "Butch" Fischer (June 9, 1937 – August 9, 2020)[1] was a Canadian provincial level politician from Alberta.[1] He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1982 until 2001 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus. He was investigated for a conflict of interest in 2001 that led to his resignation. During his time in office he served in a couple of different cabinet portfolios under the Ralph Klein government.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Preceded by ...
Robert "Butch" Fischer | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
In office 1982 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Charles Stewart |
Succeeded by | Doug Griffiths |
Constituency | Wainwright |
Minister of Public Works, Supply, and Services | |
In office September 15, 1994 – May 31, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Tom Thurber |
Succeeded by | Stan Woloshyn |
Minister of Transportation and Utilities | |
In office May 31, 1996 – March 29, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Steve West |
Succeeded by | Walter Paszkowski |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Arnold Fischer (1937-06-09)June 9, 1937 Irma, Alberta, Canada |
Died | August 9, 2020(2020-08-09) (aged 83) Wainwright, Alberta, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Occupation | politician |
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