William Herbert Burns

William Herbert Burns
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Portage la Prairie
In office 1930 – 1935
Preceded by	Ewen Alexander McPherson
Succeeded by	Harry Leader
Personal details
Born	February 27, 1878 Stayner, Ontario, Canada
Died	January 1, 1964
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Conservative Party
Occupation	merchant
Website	William Herbert Burns – Parliament of Canada biography

William Herbert Burns (born February 27, 1878 in Stayner, Ontario, Canada-died January 1, 1964) was a Canadian politician and merchant. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the 1930 election to represent the riding of Portage la Prairie. He was defeated in the 1935 election. Prior to his federal political experience, he was elected councillor of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and became mayor in 1921 until 1930.