Hon. H.A. (Bud) Olson Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of the Honourable H.A. (Bud) Olson as Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta.

Born on October 6, 1925 in Iddesleigh, Alberta, Mr. Olson has served as a Member of Parliament, federal cabinet minister, and Senator. Originally a farmer and businessman, Mr. Olson was elected to the House of Commons as the Social Credit MP for the riding of Medicine Hat in 1957, 1962, 1963, and 1965. He was elected as a Liberal MP in 1968 and served as Minister of Agriculture from 1968 to 1972. He was appointed to the Senate in 1977 and served as Minister of State for Economic Development from 1980 to 1982. He also served as Leader of the Government in the Senate from 1982 to 1984.

Mr. Olson and his wife live in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Mr. Olson resigned from the Senate today. In keeping with the policy of this government, Mr. Olson will not be collecting his parliamentary pension while serving as Lieutenant-Governor.

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