About Bob Jarvis
Lived 1936 – 2017 (aged 80–81). Bob Jarvis was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Robert E. Jarvis (15 November 1935 – 14 December 2017 ) was a Canadian Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a lawyer by career. He was the first graduate of the University of Alberta Law School to have his degree recognized by the Ontario Law Society.
He represented Ontario's Willowdale electoral district which he won in the 1979 federal election. He sat in the 31st Canadian Parliament, during which he served as Parliamentary Secretary. He lost his seat in the 1980 federal election to Liberal challenger Jim Peterson.
After his political career, he became chairman of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in May 1985. He died on 14 December 2017.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Jarvis?
Canadian politician
When was Bob Jarvis born?
Bob Jarvis was born in 1936 in Ottawa.
When did Bob Jarvis die?
Bob Jarvis died on 14 December 2017 in Ontario, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
What was Bob Jarvis's occupation?
Bob Jarvis was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was Bob Jarvis?
Bob Jarvis was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Bob Jarvis (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Jarvis. https://biography.guide/bob-jarvis-lawyer/
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