John Wilson (British Columbia politician)

John Wilson
MLA for Cariboo North
In office
1996–2005
Preceded by Frank Garden
Succeeded by Bob Simpson
Personal details
Born 1944 (age 7172)
Political party BC Liberal
Residence Quesnel, British Columbia
Alma mater Ontario Veterinary College
Occupation veterinarian

John Wilson (born 1944) is a cattle rancher, veterinarian and former Canadian politician, who served as a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1996 to 2005, representing the riding of Cariboo North. In 2010 he made an appearance in the season one finale of Dan for Mayor, as a representative of the Office of the Prime Minister.

Wilson studied at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and, after graduating in 1967, moved to Quesnel, British Columbia where he established the Quesnel Veterinary Clinic. He was president of the Quesnel Cattlemen's Association.[1]

References

  1. "Dr. John Wilson". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-03-07.


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