About Jim Karpoff
Born 1937. Jim Karpoff is a Canadian politician, social worker and administrator.
James Capsey Karpoff (born October 14, 1937, in Smoky Lake, Alberta) is a former Canadian politician. Karpoff was a member of Parliament from 1988 to 1993, representing the riding of Surrey North in British Columbia.
He was first elected to Parliament for Surrey North in the 1988 election as a member of the New Democratic Party. He was defeated by Margaret Bridgman in 1993 and Chuck Cadman in 2004.
Before entering politics, Karpoff was an administrator and social worker.
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Who is Jim Karpoff?
Canadian politician
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Jim Karpoff was born on 14 October 1937 in Alberta.
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Jim Karpoff is a politician, social worker and administrator.
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