John Devries (Yukon politician)

John Devries (born March 20, 1945)^[1] is a former political figure in the Yukon, Canada. He represented Watson Lake in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1996 as a member of the Yukon Party.^[2]

John Devries
MLA for Watson Lake
In office 1989–1996
Preceded by	Dave Porter
Succeeded by	Dennis Fentie
Personal details
Born	March 20, 1945 Netherlands
Political party	Yukon Progressive Conservative Party → Yukon Party

He was born in the Netherlands, the son of Wiebe Devries and Geeskje Lenos,^[1] came to Canada with his parents in 1947^[3] and was educated in Ontario. In 1967, he married Henriette Owendyke. He served in the Yukon cabinet as Minister of Economic Development, Mines, Small Business and Minister of Government Services from 1992 to 1994. Devries was Speaker for the assembly from 1994 to 1996. Before entering politics, he was a mechanic, taxidermist and guide.