Geraldine Van Bibber
| Geraldine van Bibber CM | |
|---|---|
| 15th Commissioner of Yukon | |
|
In office December 1, 2005 – December 17, 2010 | |
| Prime Minister |
Paul Martin Stephen Harper |
| Premier | Dennis Fentie |
| Preceded by | Jack Cable |
| Succeeded by | Doug Phillips |
| MLA for Porter Creek North | |
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Assumed office 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 3, 1951 Dawson City, Yukon Territory |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Yukon Party |
| Spouse(s) | Pat Van Bibber |
| Residence | Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Profession | public servant, businesswoman |
Geraldine Van Bibber CM (born July 3, 1951)[1] is the current Chancellor of Yukon College. She is a former Commissioner of the Yukon Territory and is a member of the Gwichʼin First Nation. She represents the riding of Porter Creek North in the Yukon Legislature.
She was appointed a Commander of the Order of St. John in 2006.[2]
On November 30, 2010, former MLA Doug Phillips was named her replacement.[3]
In 2012, Van Bibber was named new Chancellor of Yukon College by its Board of Governors.[4]
In 2016, she was appointed into the Order of Canada with the grade of member, one of Canada's highest civilian honours.[5]
On November 7, 2016 she was elected to the Yukon Legislature from the riding of Porter Creek North, representing the conservative Yukon Party.
References
- ↑ http://www2.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/compilations/ProvinceTerritory/LieutenantGovernors.aspx
- ↑ Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 141, No. 17
- ↑ "Former MLA named Yukon's new commissioner". CBC News. November 30, 2010. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ↑ http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/news/post/geraldine_van_bibber_named_yukon_colleges_new_chancellor
- ↑ "Olympians, jurists, researchers among 113 new appointments to Order of Canada". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 July 2016.