Ian McClelland
Encyclopedia
Ian G. McClelland is an Edmonton
-based businessperson, who was a member of the Canadian House of Commons
from 1993 to 2000, and a member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2004.
in 1965, as a member of the first graduating class in Photographic Technology. He then began a business, Colorfast Corporation, which grew under his management and ownership to become the largest independent photofinisher in Western Canada. In 1992, he was honoured as a "Distinguished Friend of the Institute" by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
electoral district
under the Reform party
in the 1993
and 1997 federal elections
, thus serving in the 35th
and 36th Canadian Parliament
s. He served as a Deputy Speaker in the 36th Parliament. In 2000, McCelland announced that he would not seek a third term, and did not stand for re-election in the 2000 federal election.
, McClelland was defeated in that riding by Liberal
Rick Miller
.
in Edmonton, being one of two directors representing the Government of Canada, as specified in the Articles of Association of Northlands. McClelland was cited in part as follows: "Through his careers in government and the photofinishing industry, Mr. McClelland has shown his dedication and commitment to serving the Province of Alberta." Northlands has operated as a non-profit organization in Edmonton since 1879, and is a principal organizer of events in the city, including the Edmonton Exhibition (Capital EX) and numerous trade shows.
and former Canadian Member of Parliament Rahim Jaffer
on 15 October 2008, immediately following the latter's electoral defeat.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
-based businessperson, who was a member of the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
from 1993 to 2000, and a member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2004.
Business
Ian McClelland graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of TechnologyNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and provides technical training and applied education designed to meet the demands of Alberta's industries...
in 1965, as a member of the first graduating class in Photographic Technology. He then began a business, Colorfast Corporation, which grew under his management and ownership to become the largest independent photofinisher in Western Canada. In 1992, he was honoured as a "Distinguished Friend of the Institute" by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Federal politics
McCelland was elected in the Edmonton SouthwestEdmonton Southwest
Edmonton Southwest was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2003.-Demographics:-Geography:It was located in the city of Edmonton in the province of Alberta.-History:...
electoral district
Electoral district
An electoral district is a distinct territorial subdivision for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body...
under the Reform party
Reform Party of Canada
The Reform Party of Canada was a Canadian federal political party that existed from 1987 to 2000. It was originally founded as a Western Canada-based protest party, but attempted to expand eastward in the 1990s. It viewed itself as a populist party....
in the 1993
Canadian federal election, 1993
The Canadian federal election of 1993 was held on October 25 of that year to elect members to the Canadian House of Commons of the 35th Parliament of Canada. Fourteen parties competed for the 295 seats in the House at that time...
and 1997 federal elections
Canadian federal election, 1997
The Canadian federal election of 1997 was held on June 2, 1997, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 36th Parliament of Canada. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's Liberal Party of Canada won a second majority government...
, thus serving in the 35th
35th Canadian Parliament
The 35th Canadian Parliament was in session from January 17, 1994 until April 27, 1997. The membership was set by the 1993 federal election on October 25, 1993, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 1997 election.It was controlled by...
and 36th Canadian Parliament
36th Canadian Parliament
The 36th Canadian Parliament was in session from September 22, 1997 until October 22, 2000. The membership was set by the 1997 federal election on June 2, 1997, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 2000 election.It was controlled by...
s. He served as a Deputy Speaker in the 36th Parliament. In 2000, McCelland announced that he would not seek a third term, and did not stand for re-election in the 2000 federal election.
Alberta politics
In 2001, McClelland was elected to the Alberta Legislature in the Edmonton-Rutherford riding. In 2004, after serving his term in the 25th Alberta Legislative Assembly25th Alberta Legislative Assembly
The members of the 25th Alberta Legislative Assembly were elected in the general election held on March 12, 2001 and, with the exception of the three MLAs listed below, held their seats until dissolution of the legislature on October 25, 2004....
, McClelland was defeated in that riding by Liberal
Alberta Liberal Party
The Alberta Liberal Party is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada. Originally founded in 1905, when the province was created, it was the dominant political party until 1921 when it was defeated. It has never been in government since that time...
Rick Miller
Rick Miller (politician)
Rick Miller is a politician in the Canadian province of Alberta and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
.
Northlands
In December 2006, Ian McClelland was appointed as a Director of NorthlandsNorthlands
Northlands is a non-profit, volunteer organization in Edmonton, Alberta. It was founded in 1879, before the official incorporation of the city of Edmonton, or the province of Alberta....
in Edmonton, being one of two directors representing the Government of Canada, as specified in the Articles of Association of Northlands. McClelland was cited in part as follows: "Through his careers in government and the photofinishing industry, Mr. McClelland has shown his dedication and commitment to serving the Province of Alberta." Northlands has operated as a non-profit organization in Edmonton since 1879, and is a principal organizer of events in the city, including the Edmonton Exhibition (Capital EX) and numerous trade shows.
As a marriage commissioner
Ian McClelland is also a licensed marriage commissioner who at his residence presided over the wedding of Canadian Member of Parliament Helena GuergisHelena Guergis
Helena C. Guergis, PC, is a Canadian politician. She has represented Simcoe—Grey in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004, and was appointed Minister of State on October 30, 2008, following the October 14, 2008 Canadian federal election...
and former Canadian Member of Parliament Rahim Jaffer
Rahim Jaffer
Rahim Nizar Jaffer is a former Canadian politician and a former Member of Parliament. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2008, representing the Alberta riding of Edmonton—Strathcona as a member of the Conservative Party. He was the first Muslim elected to the Canadian Parliament...
on 15 October 2008, immediately following the latter's electoral defeat.