A. Boyd Ferris
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A. Boyd Ferris QC (July 23, 1929 – July 31, 1989) was a Canadian lawyer practising in Vancouver, British Columbia. He served as president of the British Columbia branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and then as the national president of the CBA.[1] He was also active in politics, being a major supporter of Pierre Trudeau in his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, and in the 1968 general election.
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A. Boyd Ferris | |
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48th President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
In office 1976–1977 | |
Preceded by | Irwin Dorfman |
Succeeded by | Jacques Viau |
Personal details | |
Born | (1929-07-23)July 23, 1929 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | July 31, 1989(1989-07-31) (aged 60) Whistler, British Columbia, Canada |
Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
Spouse(s) | Sylvia Mackadenski, Kerry-Lynne Findlay |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of British Columbia Faculty of Law |
Profession | Lawyer |
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