Ian Watson (politician)
| Ian Watson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Châteauguay—Huntingdon—Laprairie | |
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In office April 1963 – June 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Boucher |
| Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1966 |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Laprairie | |
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In office June 1968 – May 1979 | |
| Preceded by | District was created in 1966 |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Deniger |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Châteauguay | |
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In office May 1979 – July 1984 | |
| Preceded by | District was created in 1976 |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo López |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
10 April 1934 Howick, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Committees |
Chair, Standing Committee on National Resources and Public Works (1980-1984) Chair, Standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development (1968-1972 & 1976-1979) |
| Portfolio |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue (1972) Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State for Urban Affairs (1972-1973 & 1974) |
Ian Watson (born 10 April 1934) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. Born in Howick, Quebec, he was a lawyer by career.[1]
He first won office at Quebec's Châteauguay—Huntingdon—Laprairie riding in the 1963 federal election and was re-elected in 1965, 1968, 1972 and 1974. His riding was changed to La Prairie in 1968.[1]
In the 1979 election, Watson campaigned and won in the Châteauguay riding and was re-elected there in 1980. He was defeated in the 1984 election by Ricardo Lopez of the Progressive Conservative party.[1]
Watson served seven successive terms from the 26th to the 32nd Canadian Parliaments.[1]
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