Colin N. Mayes, (born April 11, 1948 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian politician and was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Okanagan—Shuswap from 2006 to 2015. In the 2006 federal election, he ran as a member of the Conservative Party and won with 44.86% of the vote. Prior to being elected to the House of Commons of Canada, he was elected mayor of Dawson City, Yukon and Salmon Arm, British Columbia. He was a nominated candidate for both the Yukon Conservative Party and the Reform Party of British Columbia. He ran a trucking enterprise in the Yukon, owned a grocery store, and also worked in business development.
Colin Mayes | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Okanagan—Shuswap | |
| In office January 23, 2006 – August 4, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Darrel Stinson |
| Succeeded by | Mel Arnold |
| Chair of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs | |
| In office 10 May 2006 – 12 November 2007 | |
| Minister | Jim Prentice Chuck Strahl |
| Preceded by | Maurice Vellacott |
| Succeeded by | Barry Devolin |
| Mayor of Dawson City, Yukon | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Comadain |
| Succeeded by | Yolanda Burkhard |
| Mayor of Salmon Arm, British Columbia | |
| In office 1996–2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Marty Bootsma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1948 New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Jacquie Mayes |
| Residence | Salmon Arm, British Columbia |
| Profession | Small business owner |
He served as chair of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the aforementioned committee, and was also a member of the Liaison Committee and the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Mayes was the subject of minor controversy when it was reported he had responded to a privately e-mailed racist joke with the comment "good joke".[1]
Mayes voiced his support for private member's bill, motion 312, which would have Canada reexamine at what point human life begins.[2]
He did not run for re-election in 2015 and retired from parliament.
References
edit- ^ TheStar.com | News | Tory MP criticized over 'Tonto' joke
- ^ Wherry, Aaron. "Maclean's.ca - Motion 312 comes to a vote". Maclean's.ca. Retrieved September 29, 2012.