John L. Brown (Ontario politician)
| John Brown | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
|
In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | New Riding |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Alfred Wardle |
| Constituency | Beaches-Woodbine |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1921 or 1922[1] South Dakota, United States |
| Died |
(aged 82) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | NDP |
| Occupation | child care worker |
John L. Brown (1921 or 1922 – October 20, 2004) was a Canadian politician, who represented the newly created riding of Beaches-Woodbine in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1971 as a NDP member.[2]
Brown was an Opposition member during a majority Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Bill Davis. He served on six Standing Committees of the Legislative Assembly, including Health and Education and University Affairs. He was a businessman and the founder of Browndale, a company that worked with "emotionally disturbed children".[3] He died in 2004 while on a visit to Newfoundland.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Why John Brown is quitting Munro, Ross H The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Aug 4, 1971; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 1
- ↑ | Legislative Assembly records
- ↑ The fall and rise of John Brown, child-care worker and entrepreneur NANCY COOPER The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Jun 15, 1974; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mail pg. 1
- ↑ http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/tele-obits-oct04.shtml
- ↑ http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/house-proceedings/house_detail.do?Date=2004-12-14&Parl=38&Sess=1&locale=en#P234_44710
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