House of Commons 1973
The Hon. John (Jack) Davis, P.C.
Date of Birth (yyyy-mm-dd): 1916-07-31
Place of Birth: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 1991-03-27 (74 years old)
Profession | Occupation: economist, engineer
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 4,403 days (12 years, 20 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1963-04-08 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1968-06-25 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1972-10-30 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1974-07-08 | Defeated |
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1965-11-08 | Elected |
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1962-06-18 | Elected |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Canada | 1962-06-18 - 1974-07-07 |
Minister
| Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|
| Minister Without Portfolio | 1968-04-26 - 1968-07-05 |
| Minister of Fisheries | 1968-07-06 - 1969-03-31 |
| Minister of Fisheries and Forestry The offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Forestry and Rural Development were abolished and the office of Minister of Fisheries and Forestry created by Statute 17-18 Eliz. II, c. 28, assented to on March 28, 1969 and in force on April 1, 1969. Source: Guide to Canadian Ministries since Confederation. |
1969-04-01 - 1971-06-10 |
| Minister of the Environment | 1971-06-11 - 1974-08-07 |
Parliamentary Secretary
| Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys | 1966-01-07 - 1966-09-30 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources | 1966-10-01 - 1968-04-23 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister | 1963-05-14 - 1965-09-08 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1966-01-18 - 1967-05-08) |
| Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1966-01-18 - 1967-05-08) |
| Standing Committee on Broadcasting, Films and Assistance to the Arts | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1967-05-08 - 1968-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1967-05-08 - 1968-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on External Affairs | Member | 26th Parliament, 2nd Session (1964-02-18 - 1965-04-03) |
| Standing Committee on Mines, Forests and Waters | Member | 26th Parliament, 2nd Session (1964-02-18 - 1965-04-03) |
| Standing Committee on Public Accounts | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 26th Parliament, 3rd Session (1965-04-05 - 1965-09-08) |
| Standing Committee on Mines, Forests and Waters | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Marine and Fisheries | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
Committees - Joint
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
| Political Affiliation | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Credit Party | British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
| Social Credit Party | British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
Provincial / Territorial Constituency
| Constituencies | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver - Seymour | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
| North Vancouver - Seymour | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
Provincial / Territorial Assembly
| Assembly | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | British Columbia | 1986-11 - 1991-03-27 |
| Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications | British Columbia | 1976-10-29 - 1978-04-03 |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | British Columbia | 1975-12-22 - 1976-10-29 |
Military Service
| Military Organization | Function | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Canadian Air Force | Flight Engineer | 1944 - 1945 |
| World War II, 1939-1945 | Participant | - |
Selected Publications
The following is a select bibliography, representing key titles or contributions from the parliamentarian’s collection of published works. To learn more about this parliamentarian’s written works please consult a library near you.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following information. Should you find any errors please contact us via e-mail at: parlinfo@parl.gc.ca.
Interview of the Hon. Jack Davis conducted in 1980 and 1981 / by Peter Stursberg. Ottawa: Library of Parliament; 3 v. in 5 pts [1980-1981?]
Popular politics: how to make democracy work. Vancouver: J. Davis; 237 p. 1984
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 4,403 days (12 years, 20 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1963-04-08 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1968-06-25 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1972-10-30 | Elected |
| Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1974-07-08 | Defeated |
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1965-11-08 | Elected |
| Coast-Capilano | Liberal Party of Canada | 1962-06-18 | Elected |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Canada | 1962-06-18 - 1974-07-07 |
Minister
| Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|
| Minister Without Portfolio | 1968-04-26 - 1968-07-05 |
| Minister of Fisheries | 1968-07-06 - 1969-03-31 |
| Minister of Fisheries and Forestry The offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Forestry and Rural Development were abolished and the office of Minister of Fisheries and Forestry created by Statute 17-18 Eliz. II, c. 28, assented to on March 28, 1969 and in force on April 1, 1969. Source: Guide to Canadian Ministries since Confederation. |
1969-04-01 - 1971-06-10 |
| Minister of the Environment | 1971-06-11 - 1974-08-07 |
Parliamentary Secretary
| Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys | 1966-01-07 - 1966-09-30 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources | 1966-10-01 - 1968-04-23 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister | 1963-05-14 - 1965-09-08 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1966-01-18 - 1967-05-08) |
| Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1966-01-18 - 1967-05-08) |
| Standing Committee on Broadcasting, Films and Assistance to the Arts | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1967-05-08 - 1968-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 27th Parliament, 2nd Session (1967-05-08 - 1968-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on External Affairs | Member | 26th Parliament, 2nd Session (1964-02-18 - 1965-04-03) |
| Standing Committee on Mines, Forests and Waters | Member | 26th Parliament, 2nd Session (1964-02-18 - 1965-04-03) |
| Standing Committee on Public Accounts | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development | Member | 26th Parliament, 3rd Session (1965-04-05 - 1965-09-08) |
| Standing Committee on Mines, Forests and Waters | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
| Standing Committee on Marine and Fisheries | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
Committees - Joint
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament | Member | 25th Parliament, 1st Session (1962-09-27 - 1963-02-06) |
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
| Political Affiliation | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Credit Party | British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
| Social Credit Party | British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
Provincial / Territorial Constituency
| Constituencies | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver - Seymour | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
| North Vancouver - Seymour | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
Provincial / Territorial Assembly
| Assembly | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | British Columbia | 1979-05-10 - 1991-03-27 |
| Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | British Columbia | 1975-12-11 - 1978-09-15 |
Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | British Columbia | 1986-11 - 1991-03-27 |
| Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications | British Columbia | 1976-10-29 - 1978-04-03 |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | British Columbia | 1975-12-22 - 1976-10-29 |
Military Service
| Military Organization | Function | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Canadian Air Force | Flight Engineer | 1944 - 1945 |
| World War II, 1939-1945 | Participant | - |
Selected Publications
The following is a select bibliography, representing key titles or contributions from the parliamentarian’s collection of published works. To learn more about this parliamentarian’s written works please consult a library near you.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the following information. Should you find any errors please contact us via e-mail at: parlinfo@parl.gc.ca.
Interview of the Hon. Jack Davis conducted in 1980 and 1981 / by Peter Stursberg. Ottawa: Library of Parliament; 3 v. in 5 pts [1980-1981?]
Popular politics: how to make democracy work. Vancouver: J. Davis; 237 p. 1984