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Janice MacKinnon (Janice Potter) was born on 30 January, 1947 in Kitchener, Ontario, is a Canadian historian and politician. Discover Janice MacKinnon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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Janice Potter |
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Academic |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
30 January 1947 |
| Birthday |
30 January |
| Birthplace |
Kitchener, Ontario |
| Nationality |
Oman
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She is a member of famous historian with the age 77 years old group.
Janice MacKinnon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Janice MacKinnon height not available right now. We will update Janice MacKinnon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Janice MacKinnon Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Janice MacKinnon worth at the age of 77 years old? Janice MacKinnon’s income source is mostly from being a successful historian. She is from Oman. We have estimated Janice MacKinnon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
historian |
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Janice MacKinnon, Ph.D, C.M., S.O.M., FRSC (born January 30, 1947) is a Canadian academic and former politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan (MLA) from 1991 to 2001, and as Minister of Finance under New Democratic Party Premier Roy Romanow.
She is currently a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan.
Born Janice Potter in Kitchener, Ontario, she attended Huron University College of the University of Western Ontario, which awarded her a bachelor's degree in 1969.
She went on to earn a master's degree and doctorate from Queen's University.
They were married in 1974 and have two children.
She joined the University of Saskatchewan in 1975.
From 1991 to 2001, MacKinnon was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan (MLA).
As Finance Minister, she was known by the nickname "Combat Barbie" for her conviction to cut spending in a bid to recover the province's finances, which were in near ruin when Grant Devine's Progressive Conservative government was swept from power in 1991.
In addition to being Minister of Finance from 1993 to 1997, she also held the following ministerial positions at various times: Minister of Social Services, Minister of Economic and Co-operative Development, Minister Responsible for Trade, Research and Investment, and Government House Leader.
MacKinnon resigned from the Cabinet of new NDP leader Lorne Calvert on March 2, 2001, and resigned her seat in the Legislature on September 30.
David Forbes replaced her when he won a November 8 by-election.
In 2003, she published a book entitled Minding the Public Purse about her time as Finance Minister and fiscal policy in Canada.
In 2003, MacKinnon was rumoured to be considering running for the Liberal Party of Canada in the following year's federal election, but she ultimately declined.
After resigning from the Saskatchewan Legislature, MacKinnon returned to teaching at the University of Saskatchewan.
She is chair of the board of directors of the Institute for Research on Public Policy.
She also sits on the board of directors for the Canada West Foundation.
In 2005, MacKinnon was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
In 2008, MacKinnon was named Chair of the Board of Investment Saskatchewan, a Saskatchewan Crown Corporation managing investment capital and financing.
MacKinnon sits as an advisor to Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.
In 2012, she was named to the Order of Canada.
In 2013, she was named one of the Top 25 women of influence in Canada's public sector.
In 2019, MacKinnon was named the chair of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s Finances by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
The panel's final report outlined 26 recommendations to improve Alberta's finances.
In 2023, MacKinnon was named to the first tribunal formed under the Saskatchewan First Act, which was tasked with examining the economic impact of proposed federal clean electricity regulations.
MacKinnon is married to Peter MacKinnon, a former president of the University of Saskatchewan.
