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John Keith McBroom Laird

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Appointed by
  
Lester B. Pearson

Died
  
November 12, 1985

Political party
  
Liberal

Party
  
Liberal Party of Canada

Name
  
John McBroom

Resigned
  
January 12, 1982

Role
  
Barrister


Born
  
January 12, 1907 Blenheim, Ontario (
1907-01-12
)

Committees
  
Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (1974-1979)

John Keith McBroom Laird (12 January 1907 – 12 November 1985) was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a well-known tax lawyer in Windsor, and a law partner of Paul Martin, Sr., who was the father of Prime Minister Paul Martin.

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He served as Senator for Windsor, Ontario in the Federal Parliament from 6 April 1967 until 12 January 1982.

Personal life

Laird was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada.

Political Relatives

  • Sir Alexander Stevenson (1860–1936) Edinburgh Lord Provost - 1st cousin, twice removed
  • Lord James Stevenson (1873–1926) Member of House of Lords - 2nd cousin, once removed
  • Stewart Stevenson (born 1946) Member of the Scottish Parliament - 3rd cousin
  • References

    John Keith McBroom Laird Wikipedia