| John Martin Cummins MP |
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| Assumed office 2004 federal election |
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| In office 1997 – 2004 |
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| Succeeded by | riding abolished |
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| In office 1993 – 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Stan Wilbee |
| Succeeded by | riding abolished |
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| Born | March 12, 1942 Georgetown, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations |
Reform (1993-2000) Canadian Alliance (2000-2003) |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Cummins |
| Residence | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Profession | Commercial fisherman, teacher |
John Martin Cummins (born March 12, 1942) is a Canadian politician. He is currently the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Delta—Richmond East in British Columbia.
Born in Georgetown, Ontario, he was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1993 election, as a Reform Party member. He was re-elected in 1997, 2000 (as a member of the Canadian Alliance), 2004 and 2006 (as a Conservative).
Cummins obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario where he attended King's University College and a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia. Before entering politics, Cummins worked in the pulp and paper industry in Ontario, the oil fields of Alberta and on the construction of the Bennett hydroelectric dam in Northern BC. He taught school in the Northwest Territories and in the Peace River district of Northern Alberta, then spent fifteen years teaching in Delta, British Columbia. Cummins is also a commercial fisherman; he owned and operated commercial fishing boats in BC for over 20 years.
As a Member of Parliament, Cummins served twice as party critic for Fisheries and Oceans, in addition to his work on various other House of Commons and Joint Committees.
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| Preceded by Stan Wilbee |
Member of Parliament for Delta 1993–1997 |
Succeeded by none, see below |
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Member of Parliament for Delta—South Richmond 1997–2004 |
Succeeded by none, see below |
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Member of Parliament for Delta—Richmond East 2004–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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