Jim Bagnall
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Jim Bagnall is a Canadian
politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
in the 1996 provincial election
. He represents the electoral district of Montague-Kilmuir
and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
. In June 2010 he was named interim leader
of the Progressive Conservatives
after Olive Crane
resigned to run for the party's permanent leadership in the October 2010 convention.
A former retail store owner, Bagnall served on the town council for Montague
from 1990 to 1996. He served in the provincial cabinet at Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
in the 1996 provincial election
Prince Edward Island general election, 1996
thumb|Map of PEI's ridings showing winning parties and their popular vote.The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island conducted a general election on November 18, 1996 to elect the 27 members of the Island legislature...
. He represents the electoral district of Montague-Kilmuir
Montague-Kilmuir
Montague-Kilmuir is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, Canada.-Members:The riding has elected the following Members of the Legislative Assembly:-Election results:|Liberal|Allen Roach...
and is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
. In June 2010 he was named interim leader
Interim leader
An interim leader, in Canadian politics, is a party leader appointed by the party's legislative caucus or the party's executive to temporarily act as leader when a gap occurs between the resignation or death of a party leader and the election of a formal successor...
of the Progressive Conservatives
Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party
The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...
after Olive Crane
Olive Crane
Olive Crane is a Canadian politician and social worker from Douglas Station, Prince Edward Island. She is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island....
resigned to run for the party's permanent leadership in the October 2010 convention.
A former retail store owner, Bagnall served on the town council for Montague
Montague, Prince Edward Island
Montague is a Canadian town and the largest population centre in Kings County, Prince Edward Island.The town straddles the Montague River which is the dividing line between the townships of Lot 52 and Lot 59. The town functions as a regional service centre for a rural population of 20,000...
from 1990 to 1996. He served in the provincial cabinet at Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture.