Frank Fingland

Commissioner
Frank Fingland
Commissioner of Yukon
In office
November 1, 1978 – January 20, 1979
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
PremierChris Pearson
Preceded byArthur MacDonald Pearson
Succeeded byIone Jean Christensen
Personal details
Born(1928-10-08)October 8, 1928
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SpouseJanuary 27, 2025(2025-01-27) (aged 96)

Frank Fingland (October 8, 1928 – January 27, 2025) was a Canadian civil servant who was the commissioner of Yukon from November 1, 1978 until January 19, 1979.[1] He was preceded by Arthur MacDonald Pearson and succeeded by Ione Jean Christensen.

Life and career

Fingland was born in Toronto, Ontario on October 8, 1928.[2] He 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]

Fingland died on January 27, 2025, at the age of 96.[4]

References

  1. ^ "The Legislature Speaks - Commissioner Biography - Frank Fingland".
  2. ^ Former Commissioners of Yukon Territory
  3. ^ Duncan, Jonathan; McCarthy, Terry (June 29, 2015). "Finding a Path Forward". Harper Street Publishing. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  4. ^ "Frank Fingland". Yukon News. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.


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