Judith Claire Bethel (24 August 1943 – 11 March 2025) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons for the Edmonton East electoral district from 1993 to 1997.[1][2] She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As part of the Liberal Party of Canada, Bethel was elected in the 1993 federal election. She served in the 35th Canadian Parliament, after which she was unsuccessful in gaining a second term in office. She was defeated by the Reform party's Peter Goldring in the 1997 federal election. Since then, Bethel made no further attempts to return to Parliament.[3][2]

Her son John was the Liberal nominee for the riding in the 2004 election but was unsuccessful.[4][5] She died on 11 March 2025, at the age of 81.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Chapter 18 - Biographies of Council Members" (PDF). City of Edmonton Archives.
  2. ^ a b "Ms. Judith Claire (Judy) Bethel, M.P. profile". Parlinfo - Canadian parliamentary guide. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Biographies of Mayors and Councillors | Edmonton Public Library". 5 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - John Bethel". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  5. ^ Canada, Elections. "List of confirmed candidates for the 38th General Election". www.elections.ca. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  6. ^ https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/judy-bethel-1092763201


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