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.
The Hon. John Keith McBroom Laird | |
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| Senator for Windsor, Ontario | |
| In office 1967–1982 | |
| Appointed by | Lester B. Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1907 Blenheim, Ontario |
| Died | November 12, 1985 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Committees | Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (1974-1979) |
He served as Senator for Windsor, Ontario in the Federal Parliament from 6 April 1967 until 12 January 1982.
Personal life
editPolitical relatives
edit- Sir Alexander Stevenson (1860–1936) Edinburgh Lord Provost - 1st cousin, twice removed[citation needed]
- Lord James Stevenson (1873–1926) Member of House of Lords - 2nd cousin, once removed[citation needed]
- Stewart Stevenson (born 1946) Member of the Scottish Parliament - 3rd cousin[citation needed]
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