Russell Rowe
Russell Rowe | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1963–1981 | |
Preceded by | William Goodfellow |
Succeeded by | Howard Sheppard |
Constituency | Northumberland |
Personal details | |
Born | December 1, 1914 Cobourg, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Marjorie Emma |
Children | 6 |
Occupation | Teacher |
Russell Daniel Rowe (December 1, 1914[1] – September 21, 1994[2]) was a Canadian politician who served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1974 to 1977.
Background
Born in
Politics
Rowe was elected to the
He was appointed Deputy Speaker in 1971 by Bill Davis and also chaired the select committee on economic and cultural nationalism in Canada. In 1974, he was appointed Speaker after Allan Reuter was forced to resign due to poor health.[1] It was during Rowe's term that the Speaker was given the added responsibility of administering the staff and operations of the legislative buildings and grounds.[4]
The 1975 provincial election produced Ontario's first minority government in thirty years presenting Rowe with a challenging and rowdy session. He was a popular speaker, however, considered "sweet-tempered" by MPPs on both sides of the House.
Rowe was appointed to a third term as Speaker following the
References
- ^ a b c d Dale, Clare A (1992). Whose servant I am" : speakers of the assemblies of the province of Upper Canada, Canada and Ontario, 1792-1992. Toronto: Ontario Legislative Library. pp. 282–87.
- ^ a b "Deaths". Globe and Mail. September 23, 1994. p. A15.
- ^ a b Normandin, Pierre G (1971). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ "Tribute by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario". November 1, 1994.