Jim Dinning
James Francis Dinning OC ECA (born December 4, 1952) is a Canadian Progressive Conservative politician and businessman. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (1986–1997), and now serves on the board of directors of a variety of Canadian companies. Dinning ran for the leadership of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives to replace Ralph Klein as Premier of Alberta. Dinning raised over 2 million dollars for his leadership bid but was ultimately defeated by leadership candidate Ed Stelmach when party members voted for Klein's replacement on December 2, 2006. In June 2010, he was selected as the 12th Chancellor of the University of Calgary. Dinning sits as an advisor to Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.
The Honourable Jim Dinning OC ECA | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Lougheed | |
| In office June 15, 1993 – March 11, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Marlene Graham |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary-Shaw | |
| In office May 8, 1986 – June 15, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Riding Established |
| Succeeded by | Jon Havelock |
| Chancellor of the University of Calgary | |
| In office 2010–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Joanne Cuthbertson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Thirsk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Francis Dinning December 4, 1952 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
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