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Dale Jackaman (Canadian politician)
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Dale Jackaman is a Canadian
politician
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. Airspace was an effective tobacco control organization during a time when smoking was prevalent in the workplace and virtually all indoor public places. Jackaman was prominent in attacking municipal and provincial politicians for the lack of effective laws to protect non-smokers, and was involved in helping to initiate government litigation against the tobacco industry.
in the 2004, 2008 and 2011 federal elections, losing to Raymond Chan and then Alice Wong (twice). He also ran in the Provincial riding of Richmond Centre for the New Democratic Party of British Columbia
in the 2005 provincial election. Richmond is not considered a strong riding for the NDP. Jackaman, while garnering thirty-two percent of the riding's votes, lost his bid against Olga Ilich, who became the BC Liberal Party Labour Minister.
Jackaman is an openly atheist politician. During the 2006 federal election, Jackaman chose to start a third party attack campaign against the evangelical Conservative candidate, Darrel Reid
, former President of Focus on the Family
. Jackaman attacked Reid for his stated opinions on stem cell research and treatment, gay rights issues, creationism, and alleged "hidden agenda" issues. His campaign may have contributed to Reid losing the election to the Liberal incumbent, Raymond Chan
, who would subsequently serve his fourth term in Parliament and the new Liberal Official Opposition.
Jackaman has also appeared on radio and television shows as a guest commentator, including national TV spots on the Vision TV network with debates on religion in politics being a common theme. (7) A common thread to Jackaman's opinions are support for life extension technologies and attacks on the federal Conservatives on separation of church and state issues, muzzling of federal scientists, and governmental decisions on science and technology. (4)
., western Canada’s largest privately owned scientific research and development facility. BC Research's main consulting team has since been acquired by Cantest prior to the planned closing of the BC Research and Innovation Complex in 2007. Jackaman, a licensed private investigator, became well known in IT circles, notably in the field of computer security, and has used his prominence to take on both governments (notably China and the governing Conservative Party of Canada) on human rights, censorship, muzzling of scientists, security, privacy of information, and separation of church and state issues.
Dale is also a federally licensed amateur radio operator. He serves the community with his hobby.
Canada
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Politician
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Early life
Jackaman, a social democrat, became well-known in the 1980s and 1990s as one of the founders and past Executive Director of British Columbia's largest anti-tobacco activist and lobby group, Airspace Non-Smokers' Rights Society, later renamed Airspace Action on Smoking and HealthAirspace Action on Smoking and Health
Airspace Action on Smoking and Health is a volunteer-based anti-tobacco organization in the Canadian province of British Columbia....
. Airspace was an effective tobacco control organization during a time when smoking was prevalent in the workplace and virtually all indoor public places. Jackaman was prominent in attacking municipal and provincial politicians for the lack of effective laws to protect non-smokers, and was involved in helping to initiate government litigation against the tobacco industry.
Political
Jackaman was a candidate in the federal riding of Richmond for the New Democratic PartyNew Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party , commonly referred to as the NDP, is a federal social-democratic political party in Canada. The interim leader of the NDP is Nycole Turmel who was appointed to the position due to the illness of Jack Layton, who died on August 22, 2011. The provincial wings of the NDP in...
in the 2004, 2008 and 2011 federal elections, losing to Raymond Chan and then Alice Wong (twice). He also ran in the Provincial riding of Richmond Centre for the New Democratic Party of British Columbia
New Democratic Party of British Columbia
The New Democratic Party of British Columbia is a social-democratic political party in British Columbia, Canada. The party currently forms the official opposition to the governing British Columbia Liberal Party following the 2009 provincial election in British Columbia.The BC NDP is the provincial...
in the 2005 provincial election. Richmond is not considered a strong riding for the NDP. Jackaman, while garnering thirty-two percent of the riding's votes, lost his bid against Olga Ilich, who became the BC Liberal Party Labour Minister.
Jackaman is an openly atheist politician. During the 2006 federal election, Jackaman chose to start a third party attack campaign against the evangelical Conservative candidate, Darrel Reid
Darrel Reid
Darrel R. Reid is a Canadian policy advisor, political manager and federal candidate in two Canadian federal political elections...
, former President of Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family is an American evangelical Christian tax-exempt non-profit organization founded in 1977 by psychologist James Dobson, and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Focus on the Family is one of a number of evangelical parachurch organizations that rose to prominence in the 1980s...
. Jackaman attacked Reid for his stated opinions on stem cell research and treatment, gay rights issues, creationism, and alleged "hidden agenda" issues. His campaign may have contributed to Reid losing the election to the Liberal incumbent, Raymond Chan
Raymond Chan
Raymond Chan, PC , is the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed to the Cabinet of Canada. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Chan was elected to Parliament in the 1993 federal election, defeating then Defence Minister Tom Siddon in the riding of Richmond, British Columbia...
, who would subsequently serve his fourth term in Parliament and the new Liberal Official Opposition.
Jackaman has also appeared on radio and television shows as a guest commentator, including national TV spots on the Vision TV network with debates on religion in politics being a common theme. (7) A common thread to Jackaman's opinions are support for life extension technologies and attacks on the federal Conservatives on separation of church and state issues, muzzling of federal scientists, and governmental decisions on science and technology. (4)
Professional
Through the 1990s to 2004, Jackaman served as the Director of Information Systems and was a senior manager at BC Research IncBC Research Inc
BC Research Inc. was based at a scientific research and development company located at the BC Research and Innovation Complex at the south end of the University of British Columbia campus. The facility closed in November 2007...
., western Canada’s largest privately owned scientific research and development facility. BC Research's main consulting team has since been acquired by Cantest prior to the planned closing of the BC Research and Innovation Complex in 2007. Jackaman, a licensed private investigator, became well known in IT circles, notably in the field of computer security, and has used his prominence to take on both governments (notably China and the governing Conservative Party of Canada) on human rights, censorship, muzzling of scientists, security, privacy of information, and separation of church and state issues.
Military
Jackaman, a former reservist and United Nations peacekeeper, served three tours of duty in the Middle East with the Canadian Armed Forces Signal Corps.Personal
Currently, Jackaman is the president of a private investigations and computer security firm and lives in Richmond with his wife and daughter.Dale is also a federally licensed amateur radio operator. He serves the community with his hobby.