Carl Liden

Carl Oswald Liden (February 3, 1929 – March 21, 2010) was a political figure in British Columbia. He represented Delta in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1972 to 1975 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Carl Oswald Liden
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Delta
In office
August 30, 1972 – December 11, 1975
Preceded byRobert Wenman
Succeeded byKenneth Walter Davidson
Personal details
Born(1929-02-03)February 3, 1929
Govan, Saskatchewan
DiedMarch 21, 2010(2010-03-21) (aged 81)
Delta, British Columbia
Political partyNew Democratic
OccupationBanker

He was born in Govan, Saskatchewan,[1] the son of Carl Ragnar Liden, and was educated in Surrey, British Columbia. Liden married Beverley Anne Hill in 1950.[1] He worked for Delta Insurance. Liden was a member of the board of the Delta Credit Union, also serving as chair. He served on the municipal council for Delta from 1958 to 1963. Liden was also an administrator for the Laborers Medical and Benefit Plan.[2] He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1969. Liden was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1975 and 1979.[3] Liden served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transport and Communications.[4] He died in an extended care home after suffering from a long illness.[2][5]

References
  1. Normandin, P G (1973). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1973.
  2. "Community lost some extraordinary people during 2010". December 24, 2010. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  3. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  4. Hills, Nick (October 14, 1975). "Barrett's Shuffle Clever, Cynical". Ottawa Citizen. p. 7. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  5. "Carl Liden Obituary (2010) - the Vancouver Sun".


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