Don Blenkarn

Donald Alex Blenkarn (June 17, 1930 – January 30, 2012) was a Progressive Conservative Party of Canada Member of Parliament.

Don Blenkarn
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Peel South
In office 1972–1974
Preceded by	Hyliard Chappell
Succeeded by	Anthony Abbott
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Mississauga South
In office 1979–1993
Preceded by	District was created in 1976
Succeeded by	Paul Szabo
Personal details
Born	Donald Alex Blenkarn (1930-06-17)June 17, 1930 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	January 30, 2012(2012-01-30) (aged 81) New Smyrna Beach, Florida, US[1]
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Children	3
Residence	Mississauga, Ontario
Alma mater	University of British Columbia
Occupation	Lawyer, farmer

Blenkarn was born in Toronto. A lawyer and businessman by profession, he was elected in 1972 to represent the riding of Peel South. He held on the riding until the 1974 election when he was defeated by Liberal Anthony Abbott. He was re-elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga South in 1979 and served as the Chairman of the House of Commons Finance Committee during the Mulroney years. He was defeated by Liberal Paul Szabo in the 1993 election.

Blenkarn owned a tree farm later in life in Hockley Valley.