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Canadian politician (1921–1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthur Ronald Huntington PC (February 13, 1921 – December 28, 1998) was a Canadian politician.
Arthur Ronald Huntington | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Capilano | |
In office 1974–1984 | |
Preceded by | Jack Davis |
Succeeded by | Mary Collins |
Personal details | |
Born | Vancouver, British Columbia | February 13, 1921
Died | December 28, 1998 77) | (aged
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Cabinet | Minister of State for Small Businesses and Industry (1979-1980) |
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Huntington was a member of the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander.
Huntington first ran for the House of Commons of Canada in 1972 for the riding of Capilano but was defeated. A Progressive Conservative, he was elected in 1974 and was re-elected in 1979 and 1980. During Joe Clark's brief term as prime minister from 1979 to 1980, he was the Minister of State for Small Businesses and Industry.
He was chairman of the Canada Ports Corporation from 1985 to 1991.
His daughter Vicki Huntington was a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.[1]