James Auld (politician)
James Auld | |
|---|---|
Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1954–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Charles MacOdrum |
| Succeeded by | Bob Runciman |
| Constituency | Leeds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1921 Queen's Own Rifles |
| Battles/wars | D-Day landings |
James Alexander Charles Auld (July 22, 1921 – June 30, 1982) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Leeds in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1954 to 1981 as a Progressive Conservative member.
Background
He was born in
Politics
He was a member of the town council for
In 1954 he was elected in a by-election in the provincial riding of
He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transport from 1962 to 1963, Minister of Travel and Publicity from 1963 to 1964,
Cabinet positions
Later life
After his retirement from politics, he was appointed as chairman of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission in May 1981. On June 1, 1982, he was appointed as chairman of the Electoral Expenses Commission.[4] On June 30 he was found unconscious at his desk and died later in hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was 60 years old.[1]
References
Notes
- ^ On March 25, 1964 it was renamed as the Minister of Tourism and Information.
Citations
- ^ a b c Speirs, Rosemary (July 1, 1982). "James Auld 27 years in the Legislature, headed voting cost board". The Globe and Mail. p. S6.
- ^ "By Elections Sept. 16: Contests Assured In 4 Ontario Ridings". The Globe and Mail. September 3, 1954. p. 5.
- ^ "Ontario By-Elections: Three PC Victories. Votes Show Confidence In Frost". The Globe and Mail. September 17, 1954. p. 1.
- ^ Speirs, Rosemary (May 8, 1982). "Auld appointment patronage, Opposition says". The Globe and Mail. p. 4.
Further reading
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1977, PG Normandin
