Frank Fingland

Commissioner
Frank Fingland
25th Commissioner of Yukon
In office
November 1, 1978 – January 20, 1979
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
Premier Chris Pearson
Preceded by Arthur MacDonald Pearson
Succeeded by Ione Jean Christensen
Personal details
Born 1928 (age 87–88)
[1]
Religion Christianity

Frank Fingland (born 1928) was the interim Commissioner of Yukon in Canada from November 1, 1978 until January 19, 1979.[2] He was preceded by Arthur MacDonald Pearson and succeeded by Ione Jean Christensen.

Fingland adopted a First Nations son, John. His family, living in Ontario, moved to Yukon when Fingland was appointed Yukon's deputy minister of finance.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Former Commissioners of Yukon Territory
  2. ↑ http://yukonlegislaturespeaks.ca/index.php/biographies/commissioner/frank-fingland
  3. ↑ Duncan, Jonathan; McCarthy, Terry (June 29, 2015). "Finding a Path Forward". Harper Street Publishing. Retrieved December 5, 2015.


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