George Albert Kerr
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Not to be confused with George Kerr (Ontario politician).
George Albert Kerr (January 27, 1924 – May 21, 2007) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1985, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of John Robarts and Bill Davis. Kerr was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and was the first person to hold the portfolio of environment minister in any provincial or federal cabinet in Canada.[1]
Quick Facts Ontario Minister of the Environment, Premier ...
George Kerr | |
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Ontario Minister of the Environment | |
In office July 23, 1971 – February 2, 1972 | |
Premier | Bill Davis |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | James Auld |
In office October 7, 1975 – January 21, 1978 | |
Premier | Bill Davis |
Preceded by | Bill Newman |
Succeeded by | George McCague |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Burlington South Halton West (1967-1975) Halton (1963-1967) | |
In office 1963–1985 | |
Preceded by | Stanley Hall |
Succeeded by | Cam Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-01-27)January 27, 1924 Montreal, Quebec |
Died | May 21, 2007(2007-05-21) (aged 83) Burlington, Ontario |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | Merrydith Kerr |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Lawyer |
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