Robert Banman
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Robert Banman is a politician
in Manitoba, Canada
. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
from 1977 to 1986, and served as a cabinet minister in the government of Sterling Lyon
.
Banman was raised in the community of Steinbach, Manitoba
. He did not attend university, and worked as an automobile dealer after graduating from high school. He also served on the Steinbach Town Council from 1970 to 1973.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1973
, defeating incumbent Liberal
Leonard Barkman
by about 550 votes in the rural riding of La Verendrye. He was easily re-elected in the 1977 election
, which was won by the Tories under Lyon.
Banman was named Minister of Industry and Commerce and Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs on October 24, 1977, also holding responsibility for the Manitoba Development Corporation Act. Following a cabinet shuffle on October 20, 1978, he was named Minister of Fitness, Recreation and Sport and Minister of Cooperative Development, with responsibility for the MDCA. On November 15, 1979, he was also named responsible for the Communities Economic Development Fund and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act (which was retitled the Manitoba Lotteries and Gaming Control Act on January 16, 1981). As Industry Minister, he considered privatizing the government-owned company McKenzie Seeds.
The Tories were defeated in the provincial election of 1981
, although Banman was re-elected in his own riding by 3,269 votes. He did not run again in 1986.
Banman's son, David, was elected to Steinbach City Council in 1998, and became the youngest sitting Steinbach City Councillor since his father. Banman was re-elected in 2002.
In 2003, the younger Banman announced intentions to run for the provincial PC nomination for Steinbach in the 2003 provincial election
, but withdrew as Kelvin Goertzen
won the nomination amid controversy with the quick nomination process.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Manitoba, Canada
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...
. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
from 1977 to 1986, and served as a cabinet minister in the government of Sterling Lyon
Sterling Lyon
Sterling Rufus Lyon, PC, OC was a lawyer, cabinet minister, and the 17th Premier of Manitoba, Canada from 1977 to 1981. His government introduced several fiscally-conservative measures, and was sometimes seen as a local version of the government of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom...
.
Banman was raised in the community of Steinbach, Manitoba
Steinbach, Manitoba
Steinbach is a city of approx. 13,500 people in the southeast corner of the province of Manitoba, Canada, a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. Steinbach is the largest community in the Eastman region of Manitoba. The city is located in the R.M. of Hanover and bordered to the east by the R.M...
. He did not attend university, and worked as an automobile dealer after graduating from high school. He also served on the Steinbach Town Council from 1970 to 1973.
He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1973
Manitoba general election, 1973
The Manitoba General Election of June 28, 1973 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the social-democratic New Democratic Party, which took 31 of 57 seats...
, defeating incumbent Liberal
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
Leonard Barkman
Leonard Barkman
Leonard A. Barkman was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Manitoba legislature from 1962 to 1973, sitting as a member of the Liberal Party....
by about 550 votes in the rural riding of La Verendrye. He was easily re-elected in the 1977 election
Manitoba general election, 1977
The Manitoba general election of October 11, 1977 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which took 33 seats out of 57...
, which was won by the Tories under Lyon.
Banman was named Minister of Industry and Commerce and Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs on October 24, 1977, also holding responsibility for the Manitoba Development Corporation Act. Following a cabinet shuffle on October 20, 1978, he was named Minister of Fitness, Recreation and Sport and Minister of Cooperative Development, with responsibility for the MDCA. On November 15, 1979, he was also named responsible for the Communities Economic Development Fund and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act (which was retitled the Manitoba Lotteries and Gaming Control Act on January 16, 1981). As Industry Minister, he considered privatizing the government-owned company McKenzie Seeds.
The Tories were defeated in the provincial election of 1981
Manitoba general election, 1981
The Manitoba general election of November 17, 1981 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the opposition New Democratic Party, which took 34 of 57 seats. The governing Progressive Conservative Party took the remaining 23, while the...
, although Banman was re-elected in his own riding by 3,269 votes. He did not run again in 1986.
Banman's son, David, was elected to Steinbach City Council in 1998, and became the youngest sitting Steinbach City Councillor since his father. Banman was re-elected in 2002.
In 2003, the younger Banman announced intentions to run for the provincial PC nomination for Steinbach in the 2003 provincial election
Manitoba general election, 2003
The Manitoba general election held on June 3, 2003 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the New Democratic Party, which won 35 seats out of 57. The Progressive Conservative Party finished second with twenty seats...
, but withdrew as Kelvin Goertzen
Kelvin Goertzen
Kelvin Goertzen is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is currently a member of the Manitoba legislature. He was first elected in the 2003 provincial election, and was re-elected in the 2007 and 2011 elections....
won the nomination amid controversy with the quick nomination process.