James Alexander Charles Auld(July 22, 1921 – June 30, 1982) was anOntariopolitical figure. He representedLeedsin theLegislative Assembly of Ontariofrom 1954 to 1981 as aProgressive Conservativemember.
James Auld | |
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1954–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Charles MacOdrum |
| Succeeded by | Bob Runciman |
| Constituency | Leeds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1921 Toronto,Ontario |
| Died | June 30, 1982(aged 60) Brockville, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Nancy Eleanor Gilmour |
| Occupation | Wholesaler |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Queen's Own Rifles |
| Battles/wars | D-Day landings |
Background
editHe was born inToronto,the son of James Carswell Auld, and educated in Toronto and at theUniversity of Toronto.In 1946, he married Nancy Eleanor Gilmour. Auld served as captain in theQueen's Own Rifles.He participated in the D-Day landings at Normandy in 1944. He worked as a wholesaler in Brockville.[1]
Politics
editHe was a member of the town council forBrockville.
In 1954 he was elected in a by-election in the provincial riding ofLeedsto replaceCharles MacOdrumwho had died earlier in the year.[2]He beatLiberalcandidate Mary Sheldon by over 5,000 votes.[3]He was re-elected in every election up until his retirement in 1981, serving a total of 27 years.[1]
He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transport from 1962 to 1963, Minister of Travel and Publicity from 1963 to 1964,Minister of Tourism and Informationfrom 1964 to 1971, Minister of Public Works from 1971 to 1972,Minister of the Environmentfrom 1972 to 1974,Minister of Colleges and Universitiesfrom 1974 to 1975, Minister of Government Services in 1977, Minister of Energy from 1978 to 1979 and Minister of Natural Resources from 1978 to 1981. Auld was also Chair of theManagement Board of Cabinetand commissioner on the Board of Internal Economy.
Cabinet positions
editLater life
editAfter his retirement from politics, he was appointed as chairman of theSt. Lawrence Parks Commissionin 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
editNotes
edit- ^On March 25, 1964 it was renamed as the Minister of Tourism and Information.
Citations
edit- ^abcSpeirs, 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
edit- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1977,PG Normandin