Ovid Jackson
Canadian politician
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Ovid L. Jackson, OOnt[1] (born February 3, 1939, New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana) is a Canadian politician. He represented the federal riding of Bruce—Grey and Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound in the House of Commons for the Liberal Party from 1994 to 2004.[2]
Ovid L. Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound | |
| In office October 25, 1993 – June 28, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Gus Mitges |
| Succeeded by | Larry Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1939 New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana |
| Party | Liberal |
| Committees | Chair, Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations (2001-2002) Chair, Standing Committee on Transport |
| Portfolio | Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board (1996-1998) |
Jackson, originally from Guyana, was a school teacher at West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound.[3] He was then elected mayor of the city, serving for 10 years before being elected to parliament in the 1993 election.[4] He lost his seat to Conservative candidate Larry Miller in the 2004 election.[4]
Honours and recognition
In 2010, Jackson was named to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest official honour, for his contributions to politics and community leadership.[5]
In 2024, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Black History Society during its 36th annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch in Toronto.[6]
