Background
Ernst, James Arthur was born on November 19, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Frank Luther and Stella Sarah (Bryson) Ernst.
Ernst, James Arthur was born on November 19, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Frank Luther and Stella Sarah (Bryson) Ernst.
Student, St. Paul's College, Winnipeg, 1959-1962.
Broker, Ernst, Liddle & Wolfe, Ltd., Winnipeg, 1962-1972; vice president, Ernst, Liddle & Wolfe, Ltd., Winnipeg, 1972-1977; president, Chief Executive Officer, Ernst, Liddle & Wolfe, Ltd., Winnipeg, 1977-1988; minister of industry and trade, Government of Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1988-1991; minister of urban affairs, minister of housing, Government of Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1991-1993; minister of consumer and corporation affairs, Government of Manitoba, Winnipeg, since 1993; minister of sport, Government of Manitoba, Winnipeg, since 1988. Director Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation, 1974-1985, Fidelity Trust Company, Winnipeg, 1976-1978.
City councillor City of Winnipeg, 1973-1986, deputy mayor, 1981-1986.
Married Dorothy Lynn Blom, July 8, 1967. Children: Shannon Lee, David James.