John Paul Meagher Explained

John Paul Meagher (April 4, 1939 – May 28, 2019) was a developer and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Prince Albert from 1982 to 1986 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Progressive Conservative.

He was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, the son of John Paul Meagher. In 1964, Meagher married Barbara Florence Valantine. Before entering politics, he was a plumbing and heating contractor.[1]

Meagher was criticized for his involvement in a resort complex at Redberry Lake while serving as legislative secretary to the Minister for Parks and Renewable Resources, but was later cleared of violating rules for conflict of interest.[2] He was defeated by Myron Kowalsky when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1986.[3] He ran for the federal Reform Party in 1993 in the Prince Albert-Churchill River riding, finishing third.

He died from cancer on May 28, 2019, aged 80.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Normandin, Pierre G. Canadian Parliamentary Guide . 1986 .
  2. News: Meagher calls for new conflict-of-interest guidelines . Leader-Post . Regina . February 6, 1986 . 6 . 2012-09-15.
  3. Web site: Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division . Saskatchewan Archives Board . 2012-03-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131112235500/http://www.saskarchives.com/sites/default/files/documents/Elections-Results-by-Electoral-Division.pdf . 2013-11-12 .
  4. Web site: John Meagher Obituary (1939 - 2019) - Prince Albert, SK - Prince Albert Daily Herald. Legacy.com.