Jim Abbott (politician)

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**James Abbott**<tr><th style="text-align:center; font-size: 110%; " colspan="2">**Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage**</th></tr><tr><th style="text-align:center; height: 15px; background:cornflowerblue;" colspan="2"></th></tr><tr><th style="text-align:center; " colspan="2">Incumbent</th></tr><tr><th>Riding</th><td>Kootenay East (1993-1997); Kootenay—Columbia (1997-present)</td></tr><tr><th>In office since</th><td>1993 election</td></tr><tr><th>Preceded by</th><td>Sid Parker</td></tr>
Born	August 18, 1942 Toronto, Ontario<tr><th>Residence</th><td>Wasa</td></tr><tr><th>Political party</th> <td> Conservative </td></tr><tr><th>Profession(s)</th><td>businessman, manager</td></tr><tr><th>Spouse</th><td>Jeannette Bryce</td></tr>

For other people by this name, see James Abbott.

James "Jim" Abbott (born August 18, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Conservative member of Canada's House of Commons. Abbott was a member of the Reform Party from 1993 to 2000 and a member of the Canadian Alliance from 2000 to 2004. He has been in the House of Commons since 1993, and has represented the riding of Kootenay—Columbia since 1997 and Kootenay East from 1993 to 1997. He is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. He is a former businessman and manager.

Preceded by: Sid Parker	Member of Parliament for Kootenay East 1993-1997	Succeeded by: The electoral district was abolished in 1996.
Preceded by: The electoral district was established in 1996.	Member of Parliament for Kootenay—Columbia 1997-	Succeeded by: Incumbent

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NAME	Abbot, James
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Jim Abbot
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Canadian politician
DATE OF BIRTH	August 18, 1942
PLACE OF BIRTH	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH