Gordon J. Sullivan

Gordon Joseph Sullivan (January 20, 1920 – October 7, 2011) was the Liberal MP for the riding of Hamilton Mountain from 1968 until 1972. He was a lawyer and judge by profession.^[1]

Gordon J. Sullivan
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Hamilton Mountain
In office June 25, 1968 – December 29, 1972
Preceded by	district created
Succeeded by	Duncan Beattie
Personal details
Born	(1920-01-20)January 20, 1920
Died	October 7, 2011(2011-10-07) (aged 91)
Political party	Liberal Party of Canada
Profession	lawyer, judge

Sullivan was a vocal opponent of abortion. He voted against his own government's omnibus bill to update the Canadian criminal code in 1969, because he disagreed with its provision to liberalize the country's abortion laws.^[2][3] After retirement he was appointed judge at Wentworth County,^[4]

References

1. Gordon J. Sullivan – Parliament of Canada biography
2. Winnipeg Free Press, 25 January 1969, p. 2.
3. "House of Commons Debates, 28th Parliament, 1st ... - Canadian Parliamentary Historical Resources".
4. "Retiring Hamilton MP is appointed a judge". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. 9 September 1972. p. 4. ProQuest 1240613532.

Preceded by riding created	Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain 1968-1972	Succeeded by Duncan Beattie, PC