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 8788)
[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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