Melbourne Gass
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Melbourne Alexander Gass (b. December 21, 1938) is a businessman and former Canadian
politician who served for 9 years as the Member of Parliament
for Malpeque
. He served for two years as the leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
before leaving public life.
Gass served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from 1984 to 1986.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician who served for 9 years as the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Malpeque
Malpeque (electoral district)
Malpeque is a federal electoral district in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1968. Its population in 2006 was 33,796.-Demographics:* Ethnic groups: 98.8% White...
. He served for two years as the leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
before leaving public life.
Gass served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans from 1984 to 1986.