Leslie Alexander Mutch (14 January 1897 – 2 January 1977) was a Liberal Party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Crystal City, Manitoba. His career included jobs as an advertising executive for Eaton's, a life insurance agent and a teacher.

Leslie Mutch
Member of Parliament
for Winnipeg South
In office
October 1935 – June 1953
Personal details
Born
Leslie Alexander Mutch

(1897-01-14)14 January 1897
Crystal City, Manitoba
Died2 January 1977(1977-01-02) (aged 79)
Ottawa, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Corra M. Travis
(m. 28 June 1921)[1][2]
Professionadvertising executive, agent, teacher

Mutch graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1921 with a Bachelor of Arts and earned a Master of Arts degree there as well in 1929.[2] He entered military service for World War I under the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, leaving the military in August 1945.[1][2]

He was first elected to Parliament at the Winnipeg South riding in the 1935 general election then re-elected in 1940, 1945 and 1949, thus serving in the 18th through 21st Canadian Parliaments. He served as a backbench supporter of the governments led by William Lyon Mackenzie King and from 1948, Louis St. Laurent throughout his political career. He did not seek re-election in 1953.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Leslie Alexander Mutch (1897-?)". Manitoba Historical Society. 3 January 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Normandin, Pierre G. (1952). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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