Jim Nielsen (Canadian politician)
James Arthur Nielsen | |
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| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond | |
| In office December 11, 1975 – October 22, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Steves |
| Succeeded by | Nick Loenen Bill Vander Zalm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1938 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | April 4, 2018 (aged 79) New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Party | BC Social Credit |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Conservative (federal) |
| Spouse | Jean Nielsen |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
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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.