Roland Penner

Background

Penner, Roland was born on July 30, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Jacob and Rose (Shapak) Penner.

Education

University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Arts). University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Laws).

Career

Partner, Zuken & Penner, 1961-1969;

of counsel, Zuken, Penner & Associations, 1969-1981;

professor of law, University Manitoba, since 1968;

dean faculty law, University Manitoba, since 1989;

attorney general, Province of Manitoba, 1981-1987;

minister responsible for Liquor Control Act, Province of Manitoba, 1981-1987;

minister consumer and corporation affairs, Province of Manitoba, 1983-1986;

minister education and minister responsible for constitutional affairs, Province of Manitoba, 1987-1988. Member, lecturer, speaker various symposia including U. Manitoba Centennial symposium, 1978, International Conference on Law and Public Opinion, Faculty Law U. Manitoba, 1981, Canada Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, 1985, Reform Criminal Law at Inns of Court, London, 1987. Member administration committee National Legal Aid Research Centre.

Achievements

• Roland Penner has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member Canada Association University Teachers (president 1979-1980, chairman collective bargaining committee 1975-1978), Legal Aid Superior vena cava syndrome Society Manitoba (chairman 1972-1978), Canada Council on Social Development (von. 1975-1976, member Executive Committee 1976), Manitoba Assn.Rights and Liberties, Canada Civil Liberties Association.

Connections

Married Janet Kay Baldwin, December 11, 1982. Children: Anna Rose Baldwin, Laura Margaret Baldwin. Children by previous marriage: Daniel Michael, Katherine Anne, Paul Randall.

Father:

Jacob Penner

Mother:

Rose (Shapak) Penner

Spouse:

Janet Kay Baldwin

child:

Anna Rose Baldwin Penner

child:

Laura Margaret Baldwin Penner