Jim Nielsen (Canadian politician)

James Arthur Nielsen
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Richmond
In office
December 11, 1975 – October 22, 1986
Preceded byHarold Steves
Succeeded byNick Loenen
Bill Vander Zalm
Personal details
Born(1938-08-06)August 6, 1938
DiedApril 4, 2018(2018-04-04) (aged 79)
PartyBC Social Credit
Other political
affiliations
Progressive Conservative (federal)
SpouseJean Nielsen
OccupationBroadcaster
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James Arthur Nielsen (August 6, 1938 – April 4, 2018) was a Canadian politician and broadcaster. He served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1975 to 1986 as a Social Credit (Socred) member for the constituency of Richmond, and was a cabinet minister under premiers Bill Bennett and Bill Vander Zalm.