Robert Gibson (Ontario politician)
Robert Wayne Gibson | |
|---|---|
Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Wren |
| Succeeded by | Leo Bernier |
| Constituency | Kenora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1932 Liberal-Labour , 1963-1966 |
| Spouse | Marjorie |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Robert Wayne Gibson (November 14, 1932 – March 26, 1966) was a politician in
Liberal-Labour member. He died in office after a short illness from an infection of the pancreas
.
Background
He was born in Kenora in 1932.[1] He spent his education at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and later went to Osgoode Hall in Toronto. He returned to Kenora where he worked as a lawyer.[2]
Offices
Gibson ran as a
Liberal-Labour candidate and defeated the PC candidate, Leo Bernier, by 840 votes.[4] He served as an opposition member facing Progressive Conservative governments under Premier John Robarts
.
Gibson was interested in native affairs and flew to several remote reserves to observe living conditions. He died on March 26, 1966, of a pancreas infection.[2]
References
- ^ Pierre G. Normandin; A. Léopold Normandin (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide. p. 666.
- ^ a b "Robert Gibson: Kenora MPP active worker for Indians". The Globe and Mail. March 28, 1966. p. 37.
- ^ "Liberals take 3 of 5 seats". Toronto Star. January 19, 1962. p. 1.
- ^ Canadian Press (September 26, 1963). "78 in Tory Blue Wave -- 23 Is All Grits Saved". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 25.