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Colin Mayes

b. 1948

Canadian politician

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About Colin Mayes

Born 1948. Colin Mayes is a Canadian politician and businessperson.

Colin N. Mayes, (born April 11, 1948 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian politician and was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Okanagan—Shuswap from 2006 to 2015. In the 2006 federal election, he ran as a member of the Conservative Party and won with 44.86% of the vote. Prior to being elected to the House of Commons of Canada, he was elected mayor of Dawson City, Yukon and Salmon Arm, British Columbia. He was a nominated candidate for both the Yukon Conservative Party and the Reform Party of British Columbia. He ran a trucking enterprise in the Yukon, owned a grocery store, and also worked in business development.

He served as chair of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the aforementioned committee, and was also a member of the Liaison Committee and the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Mayes was the subject of minor controversy when it was reported he had responded to a privately e-mailed racist joke with the comment "good joke".

Mayes voiced his support for private member's bill, motion 312, which would have Canada reexamine at what point human life begins.

He did not run for re-election in 2015 and retired from parliament.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Colin Mayes?

Canadian politician

When was Colin Mayes born?

Colin Mayes was born on 11 April 1948 in New Westminster.

What is Colin Mayes's occupation?

Colin Mayes is a politician and businessperson.

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Colin Mayes is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colin Mayes

· Wikidata: Q2982636

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