John Keith McBroom Laird
Canadian politician
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| Intro | Canadian politician | |
| Places | Canada | |
| was | Lawyer Politician | |
| Work field | Law Politics | |
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| Birth | 12 January 1907, Blenheim, Ontario, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada | |
| Death | 12 November 1985 (aged 78 years) | |
| Politics: | Liberal Party Of Canada |
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Biography
John Keith McBroom Laird (12 January 1907 – 12 November 1985) was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a well-known tax lawyer in Windsor, and a law partner of Paul Martin, Sr., who was the father of Prime Minister Paul Martin.
He served as Senator for Windsor, Ontario in the Federal Parliament from 6 April 1967 until 12 January 1982.
Personal life
Laird was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada.
Political Relatives
- Sir Alexander Stevenson (1860–1936) Edinburgh Lord Provost - 1st cousin, twice removed
- Lord James Stevenson (1873–1926) Member of House of Lords - 2nd cousin, once removed
- Stewart Stevenson (born 1946) Member of the Scottish Parliament - 3rd cousin