James Macdonnell (Canadian politician)
The Hon. James MacKerras Macdonnell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Greenwood | |
| In office 1949–1962 | |
| Preceded by | John Ernest McMillin |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Brewin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1884 Kingston, Ontario |
| Died | July 27, 1973 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Cabinet | Minister Without Portfolio (1957-1959) |
James MacKerras Macdonnell, PC CC MC (December 15, 1884 – July 27, 1973) was a Canadian lawyer and parliamentarian.
Biography
He was born in
St. Andrew's College from 1904 to 1914 before becoming a trust company officer. He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on September 24, 1914 at Valcartier, Quebec. He was awarded an MC in the 1917 Birthday Honours.[1]
Career
Macdonnell was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Progressive Conservative Party candidate in the 1945 federal election representing Muskoka—Ontario riding. He was defeated in the 1949 federal election, but returned to parliament later that year when he won a by-election held in the Toronto riding of Greenwood.[2]
Following the
New Democratic Party.[4]
Macdonnell was appointed a
Companion of the Order of Canada in 1967 for "services as a parliamentarian".[5]
References
- ^ Awarded The Military Cross
- ^ a b James Macdonnell – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ Ministerial Resignations Archived 2006-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ History of Federal Ridings - Greenwood, Ontario, Parliament of Canada
- ^ Order of Canada citation