Background
Crann, Gordon Parker was born on February 20, 1952 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Joseph Parker and Elsie (Bramwell) Crann.
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Gordon Parker Crann
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Education
Bachelor in Geography, University Toronto, 1975. Master of Arts in Public Administration, University Toronto, 1985. Bachelor of Laws, University Toronto, 1989.
Career
Alderman, Borough Eastern York, Toronto, 1978-1985;
political columnist, Toronto Star, 1986-1987;
chairman, Nuclear Weapons Legal Action, Toronto, 1988-1991;
associate, Lang Michener, Toronto, 1991-1994;
owner, Gordon Crann & Associations, Barristers and Solicitors, 1994-1996;
legal counsel, Hui, Ling, Wong & Associations, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, 1995-1996;
president, Prosperity Resort and Amusement Pk. Development Inc., 1995-1997;
Chief Executive Officer, managing director, Kwanza.com Internet Inc., 1996-1997;
Chief Executive Officer, president, Chairman of the Board, NetXpressions Inc., 1996-1997. Special advisor to Min. of State (housing), 1990.
Consultant Gordon Grann Associations, 1986-1987. Chairman Strategic Renewal Group, 1994-1995. Vice president World Federalists Canada, 1988-1991.
Chairman Ontario Planners, Architects & Lawyers Liaison, 1994.
Achievements
Membership
President Canada Environmental Defense Fund, 1992-1996, Iris Foundation for Women and Children, 1994-1996. Board directors Flemingdon Community Legal Services, 1987-1989, Social Planning Council Metropolitan Toronto, 1982-1985, Massey Center for Women, 1992-1994. Chairman Eastern York Inter-Agency Committee, 1983.
Candidate New Democratic Party Ontario, 1985-1986. Member American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Canada Bar Association (executive municipal section 1991-1993, executive environmental section 1992-1996, executive national resources and energy section 1993-1994, Pitney Bowes Achievement award 1988), Canada Environmental Industry Association, Canada Institute Environmental Law and Policy, Institute Public Administration, Canada Board Trade Metropolitan Toronto, Fitness Institute.
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Religion
United Church of Canada -
Political Party
member United Church Canada