James Chalker
Canadian politician and businessman
About James Chalker
Lived 1912 – 2003 (aged 90). James Chalker was a Canadian.
James Ronald Chalker (October 12, 1912 – August 17, 2003) was a Canadian politician and businessperson. He represented the electoral districts of Harbour Grace and St. Barbe North in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1949 to 1972. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The son of James Chalker and Mary Byrne, Before being elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1949, Chalker was managing director of Chalker and Co. Ltd. and Newfoundland Lime Ltd. He served in Joey Smallwood's cabinet for 22 years, serving as Minister of Education, Minister of Economic Development, Minister of Public Works and Minister of Provincial Affairs.
The east block of the Confederation Building, the Arts and Culture Centres in St. John's and Corner Brook, the College of Trades and Technology and Memorial University were built during Chalker's tenure as public works minister.
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Who was James Chalker?
Canadian politician and businessman
When was James Chalker born?
James Chalker was born on 12 October 1912 in St. John's.
When did James Chalker die?
James Chalker died on 17 August 2003 in St. John's.
What nationality was James Chalker?
James Chalker was Canadian.
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