Robert Fischer (Canadian politician)
Robert "Butch" Fischer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1982 – December 31, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Doug Griffiths |
| Constituency | Wainwright |
| Minister of Public Works, Supply, and Services | |
| In office September 15, 1994 – May 31, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Thurber |
| Succeeded by | Stan Woloshyn |
| Minister of Transportation and Utilities | |
| In office May 31, 1996 – March 29, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Steve West |
| Succeeded by | Walter Paszkowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Arnold Fischer June 9, 1937 Irma, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | August 9, 2020 (aged 83) Wainwright, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | politician |
Robert Arnold "Butch" Fischer (June 9, 1937 – August 9, 2020) was a Canadian provincial level politician from Alberta. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1982 until 2001 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus. He was investigated for a conflict of interest in 2001 that led to his resignation. During his time in office he served in a couple of different cabinet portfolios under the Ralph Klein government.