John Jansen: key obituary facts
Is John Jansen dead? Yes. John Jansen died on July 20, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: John Jansen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Jansen known for?
He was a Canadian politician.
More about John Jansen
John Jansen, a Canadian politician and British Columbia MLA, died on July 20, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born in Chilliwack on October 27, 1947, he represented the Social Credit Party in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991. During that period, he served under premiers Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston, holding cabinet portfolios that included health, finance and corporate relations, international business and immigration, and responsibility for seniors.
Jansen also served as mayor of Chilliwack in the 1980s and later was president of the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation.