| Revision as of 22:05, 8 April 2018 editInternetArchiveBot (talk | contribs)Bots, Pending changes reviewers5,382,355 edits Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.6.5)← Previous edit | Latest revision as of 06:41, 26 September 2024 edit undoBearcat (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Administrators1,566,301 editsm →External links: recatTag: AWB | ||
| (21 intermediate revisions by 15 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| {{ |
{{Short description|Canadian educator and politician}} | ||
| {{Use Canadian English|date=January 2023}} | |||
| ⚫ | | image = Raj Pannu.jpg | ||
| {{Cleanup bare URLs|date=September 2022}} | |||
| ⚫ | | name = Raj Pannu | ||
| {{Infobox officeholder | |||
| | caption = Raj Pannu speaking at a rally at the ], on June 11, 2007. | |||
| ⚫ | | name = Raj Pannu | ||
| ⚫ | | birth_name=Rajinder Singh Pannu<ref> |
||
| ⚫ | | image = Raj Pannu.jpg | ||
| ⚫ | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1934|1|12}} | ||
| | alt = | |||
| | birth_place = ] | |||
| | caption = Pannu at a June 2007 rally | |||
| ⚫ | | residence = ], ] | ||
| ⚫ | | office2 = ] of the<br />] | ||
| ⚫ | | |
||
| ⚫ | | term_start2 = November 5, 2000 | ||
| | term_start1 = 1997 | |||
| ⚫ | | term_end2 = July 13, 2004 | ||
| | term_end1 = 2008 | |||
| | |
| predecessor2 = ] | ||
| | |
| successor2 = ] | ||
| ⚫ | | office3 = ] of the<br />]<br />for ] | ||
| ⚫ | | |
||
| | term_start3 = March 11, 1997 | |||
| ⚫ | | term_start2 = 2000 | ||
| | term_end3 = March 3, 2008 | |||
| ⚫ | | term_end2 = 2004 | ||
| | |
| predecessor3 = ] | ||
| | |
| successor3 = ] | ||
| ⚫ | | birth_name = Rajinder Singh Pannu<ref>http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/cgi-bin/Cartoons?SubjectID=5687</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | | |
||
| ⚫ | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1934|1|12}} | ||
| | religion = | |||
| | birth_place = ], British India | |||
| ⚫ | | occupation = ], ] | ||
| ⚫ | | residence = ], ], Canada | ||
| ⚫ | | party = ] | ||
| ⚫ | | occupation = ], ] | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Rajinder Singh "Raj" Pannu''' (born January 12, 1934) is a ] educator and politician, who led the ] from 2000 to 2004.<ref name=Brunschot>{{cite news| |
'''Rajinder Singh "Raj" Pannu''' (born January 12, 1934) is a ] educator and politician, who led the ] from 2000 to 2004.<ref name=Brunschot>{{cite news|first1=Angela|last1=Brunschot|title=Raj leaves the machine|url=http://www.ffwdweekly.com/news--views/news/formerly-all-raj/|accessdate=June 10, 2024|work=Fast Forward Weekly|date=February 28, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518080723/http://www.ffwdweekly.com/news--views/news/formerly-all-raj/|archivedate=May 18, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| Pannu was born in ], ] completing an undergraduate degree before immigrating to ] in 1962. He settled in ], ], where he worked as a high school teacher until 1964.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.archivescanada.ca/english/search/ItemDisplay.asp?sessionKey=999999999_142&l=0&lvl=1&v=0&coll=0&itm=254783&rt=1&bill=1 | title=Raj Pannu fonds | publisher=Archives Canada | accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> | Pannu was born in ], ], completing an undergraduate degree before immigrating to ] in 1962. He settled in ], ], where he worked as a high school teacher until 1964.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.archivescanada.ca/english/search/ItemDisplay.asp?sessionKey=999999999_142&l=0&lvl=1&v=0&coll=0&itm=254783&rt=1&bill=1 | title=Raj Pannu fonds | publisher=Archives Canada | accessdate=2012-09-23}}</ref> | ||
| In 1964 he moved to ] to work on a graduate program, completing a ] in ] in 1973. He taught at ] for one year (1968–69) before returning to the ], where he taught for 27 years until his retirement in 1996.<ref name=Brunschot /> He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta. | In 1964 he moved to ] to work on a graduate program, completing a ] in ] in 1973. He taught at ] for one year (1968–69) before returning to the ], where he taught for 27 years until his retirement in 1996.<ref name=Brunschot /> He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta. | ||
| Line 30: | Line 33: | ||
| He entered provincial politics in 1997 when he was first elected to the ] representing the riding of ]. Pannu became leader in February 2000 after the previous leader, ], retired from politics.<ref name=Brunschot /> | He entered provincial politics in 1997 when he was first elected to the ] representing the riding of ]. Pannu became leader in February 2000 after the previous leader, ], retired from politics.<ref name=Brunschot /> | ||
| Pannu ran a high-profile campaign in the ]. ]s emblazoned with the slogan "Raj Against the Machine",<ref>{{cite news|title=On the trail: Notley Crue T-shirt lights up social media|url= |
Pannu ran a high-profile campaign in the ]. ]s emblazoned with the slogan "Raj Against the Machine",<ref>{{cite news|title=On the trail: Notley Crue T-shirt lights up social media|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/trail+Notley+Crue+shirt+lights+social+media/10989183/story.html|accessdate=June 10, 2024|work=Edmonton Journal|date=April 20, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519114515/https://edmontonjournal.com/trail+Notley+Crue+shirt+lights+social+media/10989183/story.html|archivedate=May 19, 2015}}</ref> as well as a reputation as a "likeable and honest politician" contributed to his popularity and made him a leader well respected by supporters and non-supporters alike. | ||
| He announced on July 13, 2004 that he was resigning as party leader. Fellow MLA ], the deputy leader, became interim leader. Mason was formally elected leader in a ] held on September 18. However, he sought re-election as an MLA in the ], and was re-elected by a wide margin. | He announced on July 13, 2004, that he was resigning as party leader. Fellow MLA ], the deputy leader, became interim leader. Mason was formally elected leader in a ] held on September 18. However, he sought re-election as an MLA in the ], and was re-elected by a wide margin. | ||
| On June 14, 2006, he announced his retirement from Alberta politics at the dissolution of the legislature, which took place in February 2008. | On June 14, 2006, he announced his retirement from Alberta politics at the dissolution of the legislature, which took place in February 2008. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{ |
{{Reflist}} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| Line 43: | Line 46: | ||
| {{Alberta NDP leaders}} | {{Alberta NDP leaders}} | ||
| {{Authority control}} | |||
| {{DEFAULTSORT:Pannu, Raj}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Pannu, Raj}} | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | |||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:41, 26 September 2024
Canadian educator and politician
 | This article uses bare URLs, which are uninformative and vulnerable to link rot. Please consider converting them to full citations to ensure the article remains verifiable and maintains a consistent citation style. Several templates and tools are available to assist in formatting, such as reFill (documentation) and Citation bot (documentation). (September 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
| Raj Pannu | |
|---|---|
 Pannu at a June 2007 rally | |
| Leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party | |
| In office November 5, 2000 – July 13, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Brian Mason |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Strathcona | |
| In office March 11, 1997 – March 3, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Al Zariwny |
| Succeeded by | Rachel Notley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rajinder Singh Pannu (1934-01-12) January 12, 1934 (age 90) Punjab Province, British India |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | University professor, teacher |
Rajinder Singh "Raj" Pannu (born January 12, 1934) is a Canadian educator and politician, who led the Alberta New Democratic Party from 2000 to 2004.
Pannu was born in Punjab Province, British India, completing an undergraduate degree before immigrating to Canada in 1962. He settled in Whitecourt, Alberta, where he worked as a high school teacher until 1964.
In 1964 he moved to Edmonton to work on a graduate program, completing a Ph.D. in sociology in 1973. He taught at York University for one year (1968–69) before returning to the University of Alberta, where he taught for 27 years until his retirement in 1996. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta.
He entered provincial politics in 1997 when he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona. Pannu became leader in February 2000 after the previous leader, Pam Barrett, retired from politics.
Pannu ran a high-profile campaign in the 2001 Alberta election. T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan "Raj Against the Machine", as well as a reputation as a "likeable and honest politician" contributed to his popularity and made him a leader well respected by supporters and non-supporters alike.
He announced on July 13, 2004, that he was resigning as party leader. Fellow MLA Brian Mason, the deputy leader, became interim leader. Mason was formally elected leader in a leadership convention held on September 18. However, he sought re-election as an MLA in the 26th Alberta general election, and was re-elected by a wide margin.
On June 14, 2006, he announced his retirement from Alberta politics at the dissolution of the legislature, which took place in February 2008.
References
- http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/cgi-bin/Cartoons?SubjectID=5687
- ^ Brunschot, Angela (February 28, 2008). "Raj leaves the machine". Fast Forward Weekly. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- "Raj Pannu fonds". Archives Canada. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
- "On the trail: Notley Crue T-shirt lights up social media". Edmonton Journal. April 20, 2015. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
External links
| Leaders of the Alberta New Democratic Party and its antecedents | |
|---|---|
| Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (1940–61) | |
| Alberta New Democratic Party (1962–present) | |