Barrie Chivers
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Barrie Chivers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1990–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Wright |
| Succeeded by | Al Zariwny |
| Constituency | Edmonton-Strathcona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1940 Ryley, Alberta, Canada |
| Party | Alberta NDP |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Barrie Chivers (born November 8, 1940) is a former Canadian politician and current lawyer. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1990 to 1993 sitting with the official opposition Alberta New Democrats.[1]
Chivers has been admitted to the law society in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. He founded his first law firm in 1973 Wright, Chivers & Co. to practice criminal and labour law.[2] In 1987 after his partner went into provincial politics he founded Chivers-Greckol exclusively in labour, employment and human rights law.[2] He left his practice in 1990 after winning a seat in the legislature.[3]
After his defeat from office Chivers resumed his legal career with the firm of Chivers Carpenter Lawyers.[2] He also served as President of the Trade Union Lawyers' Association and a former vice president of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.[2]