John Devries (born March 20, 1945)[1] is a former political figure in the Yukon, Canada.
[2] He was born in the Netherlands, the son of Wiebe Devries and Geeskje Lenos,[1] came to Canada with his parents in 1947[3] and was educated in Ontario.
He served in the Yukon cabinet as Minister of Economic Development, Mines, Small Business and Minister of Government Services from 1992 to 1994.
Before entering politics, he was a mechanic, taxidermist and guide.
[1] He was defeated by Dennis Fentie when he ran for reelection in 1996.