Colin Stuart Gabelmann (born February 11, 1944)[1] is a former politician in British Columbia. He represented North Vancouver-Seymour from 1972 to 1975 and North Island from 1979 to 1996 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Colin Gabelmann
Attorney General of British Columbia
In office
November 5, 1991 – August 16, 1995
PremierMike Harcourt
Preceded byRussell Fraser
Succeeded byUjjal Dosanjh
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for North Island
In office
May 10, 1979 – May 28, 1996
Preceded byRiding Established
Succeeded byGlenn Robertson
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for North Vancouver-Seymour
In office
August 30, 1972 – December 11, 1975
Preceded byBarrie Aird Clark
Succeeded byJack Davis
Personal details
Born (1944-02-11) February 11, 1944 (age 80)
London, England
Political partyNew Democratic

He was born in London, England, the son of Honora Elsie Puddifoot and Fritz Gabelmann and was educated at the University of British Columbia. Gabelmann married Robin Geary. He lived in Campbell River, British Columbia. He served as both opposition and government whip during his time in the provincial assembly.[1] Gabelmann also served in the provincial cabinet as Attorney General[2] and as Minister of Government Services and Sport.

References

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  1. ^ a b Normandin, P G (1985). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1985.
  2. ^ Smyth, Michael (April 1, 2008). "Strange system where select few are in the know". Vancouver Province. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. Retrieved 2012-02-10.