Eric Fairclough
For the organist and composer, see Eric John Fairclough.
| Eric Fairclough | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Mayo-Tatchun | |
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In office 1996–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Danny Joe |
| Succeeded by | Jim Tredger |
| Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party | |
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In office 2001–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Trevor Harding |
| Succeeded by | Todd Hardy |
| Leader of Official Opposition of Yukon | |
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In office 2001–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Trevor Harding |
| Succeeded by | Todd Hardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 6, 1962 Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Political party | Yukon NDP → Liberal |
Eric Fairclough is the Chief of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation.[1] He formerly represented the electoral district of Mayo-Tatchun in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2011.[2]
Originally a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party as well as the party's leader from 2001 to 2002, Fairclough quit the party in 2006 after approaching the Yukon Liberal Party.[3] He sat as a Liberal MLA for the remainder of his time in the legislature.
References
- ↑ Chief & Council - Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation
- ↑ "Fairclough, Eric (MayoTatchun)". Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 2005.
- ↑ "Axe falls on second Yukon NDPer". CBC News, March 1, 2006.
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