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Jim Dinning (James Francis Dinning) was born on 4 December, 1952 in Edmonton, Alberta, is a Canadian politician. Discover Jim Dinning's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As James Francis Dinning
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Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 4 December 1952
Birthday 4 December
Birthplace Edmonton, Alberta
Nationality Canada

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1952

James Francis Dinning (born December 4, 1952) is a Canadian Progressive Conservative politician and businessman.

1970

After graduating at Western Canada High School in 1970, Dinning went on to obtain his

1974

Bachelor of Commerce honours degree from Queen's University in 1974.

1977

He also earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from Queen's in 1977.

1986

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.

Elected in the riding of Calgary-Shaw in 1986, Dinning held the riding until 1993.

During this time he served in a variety of positions within the provincial government.

He was the Minister of Community and Occupational Health from 1986 to 1988, the Minister of Education from 1988 to 1992, and he served as the Provincial Treasurer from 1992 to 1997.

1997

After retiring from active politics in 1997, he was a senior vice-president and then executive vice-president of TransAlta Corporation from August 1997 to December 2004.

Dinning currently serves on the board of directors of four companies that are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

They are: Liquor Stores NA Ltd where he serves as chair of the board, Parkland Fuel Corp., Russel Metals Inc., and Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Dinning also serves as chairman of the board of the Western Financial Group, Export Development Canada and the Canada West Foundation, and as chancellor of the University of Calgary.

1999

Dinning was the chair of the Calgary Health Region from 1999 to 2001.

He was a governor of the Banff Centre, and served as a director of Finning International, Shaw Communications, the Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN), and the Alberta Energy Research Institute.

Dinning has also served as chairman of the Canadian Clean Power Coalition, which comprised major power producers such as ATCO, Epcor, TransAlta, Luscar, SaskPower, and Nova Scotia Power.

2002

The University of Calgary honoured Dinning in 2002 with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

2006

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 2006, Dinning ran for leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta party.

Dinning ultimately lost the party election to Ed Stelmach as a result of a second ballot vote on December 2, 2006.

During much of the campaign, he held at least a 20-point lead over his closest competitor and over a 40-point lead on Stelmach.

Today he serves as a corporate director, advisor and consultant to various companies, not-for-profits and governments.

Calgary-Shaw

Calgary-Shaw

Calgary-Lougheed (compared to Calgary-Shaw, which covered much of the same area in southwest Calgary)

2010

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.

2011

In 2011, he joined former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein when together they were honoured by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation with their Tax Fighter Award.

2015

He was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015.