John de Wolf (politician) explained

John Anthony St. Etienne de Wolf (ca. 1931  - May 28, 2003) was a journalist, economist and politician in British Columbia, Canada.[1] He served as leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party from 1969 to 1971.

De Wolf was a special adviser to the Canadian finance minister and then worked as a journalist in the field of finance and economics.[1] He was elected to the Conservative party leadership in June 1969.[2] He was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1969 provincial election in the Vancouver-Point Grey riding. De Wolf was defeated by Derrill Warren in a convention held in November 1971.[3] After losing the party leadership, he worked as a consultant and also was a policy adviser to the provincial government.[1]

De Wolf died at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver in 2003.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: John de Wolf . Vancouver Sun . May 31, 2003.
  2. News: B.C.'s Tories to hold meet . Montreal Gazette . June 28, 1971 . 4.
  3. News: B.C. Tories elect new party chief . Montreal Gazette . November 22, 1971 . 8.