Janis Tarchuk

Janis Tarchuk is a Canadian politician. She was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Banff-Cochrane as a Progressive Conservative.

Janis Tarchuk
MLA for Banff-Cochrane
In office
1997–2012
Preceded byBrian Evans
Succeeded byRon Casey
Personal details
Born1955/1956 (age 64–65)[1]
Guelph, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Byron
ResidenceBanff, Alberta
Alma materUniversity of Guelph

Early life

Tarchuk has a long history of community involvement. Prior to provincial politics, she chaired and sat on several local health and education boards, and served as an executive member of the Alberta School Boards Association. In addition, she was the director of Jubilee Insurance and a board member of the Alberta Educational Technology and Research Foundation.

Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Ms Tarchuk received her bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Guelph.

Political career

Tarchuk was first elected on March 11, 1997, and served four terms as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Banff-Cochrane.

During this time, she chaired several key committees related to economic development, finance, taxation, sustainable development, and health. She also served as Minister of Children and Youth Services and Minister of Children's Services.

Currently Tarchuk is Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

She is also on the board of Alberta Research and Innovation Authority, an Alberta Innovates advisory body that provides strategic advice and recommendations to the Government of Alberta on research opportunities, emerging technologies, and policy direction to enhance innovation.

In addition, she is a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Education, the Standing Committee on Education, and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders, and Printing.

Personal life

As a resident of the Bow Valley for over 30 years, her personal interests include skiing, hiking, reading and the many local cultural opportunities. Tarchuk and her husband Byron live in Banff and have two grown children.

Election results

1997 Alberta general election: Banff-Cochrane
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeJanis Tarchuk7,18061.13%8.57%
LiberalJudy Stewart3,15126.83%-6.73%
New DemocraticJeff Eamon7546.42%-1.99%
Social CreditScott Mudford6615.63%
Total 11,746
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 32
Eligible electors / Turnout 23,64649.81%-11.94%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing 7.65%
Source(s)
Source: "Banff-Cochrane Official Results 1997 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
2001 Alberta general election: Banff-Cochrane
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeJanis Tarchuk9,41870.21%9.08%
LiberalNorman Kent2,14716.01%-10.82%
New DemocraticCathy Harrop1,3119.77%3.35%
IndependentCory Morgan5384.01%
Total 13,414
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 51
Eligible electors / Turnout 27,22849.45%-0.36%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing 9.95%
2004 Alberta general election: Banff-Cochrane
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeJanis Tarchuk4,23852.75%-17.46%
LiberalIan McDougall1,64820.51%4.51%
GreensChris Foote1,20414.99%
Alberta AllianceBob Argent4775.94%
New DemocraticMelissa Cambridge4675.81%-3.96%
Total 8,034
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 65
Eligible electors / Turnout 21,33037.97%-11.48%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -10.98%
2008 Alberta general election: Banff-Cochrane
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeJanis Tarchuk4,72749.34%-3.41%
LiberalPatricia Robertson2,75328.74%8.22%
GreenDan Cunin1,35314.12%-0.87%
New DemocraticAnne Wilson5756.00%0.19%
IndependentZrinko R. Amerl1721.80%
Total 9,580
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined 39
Eligible electors / Turnout 25,77837.31%-0.66%
Progressive Conservative hold Swing -5.82%

References

http://www.assembly.ab.ca/net/index.aspx?p=mla_bio&rnumber=45

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-11-10. Retrieved 2010-06-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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