Background
Jelenik, Otto John was born on May 20, 1940 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Henry and Jarmila (Zizka) Jelenik. arrived in Canada, 1951.
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Otto John Jelenik
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Educated, Swiss Alpine Business College.
Career
Formerly professional figure skater, then founder, operator manufacturing business, Oakville, Ontario member, Canada Parliament, 1972-1984; minister of state for fitness and amateur sport, Canada Government, 1984-1988; minister of supply and services, receiver general, minister responsible for Statistics Canada and Royal Canada Mint, Canada Government, 1988-1989; minister of national revenue, Canada Government, since 1989; also vice-Chairman of Commission on cultural affairs & national identity, Canada Government. Former Opposition spokesperson on small business, held numerous cabinet positions including Consumer and Corporation Affairs critic. Former television sports commentator.
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Married Leata Mary Bennett, August 17, 1974. Children: Misha, Jamie.
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Progressive Conservatives