John MacLean (Manitoba politician)

John Douglas Campbell MacLean (24 March 1929 - 9 November 1987) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister by career.

John Douglas Campbell MacLean
Member of Parliament
for Winnipeg North Centre
In office
31 March 1958 – 17 June 1962
Preceded byStanley Knowles
Succeeded byStanley Knowles
Personal details
Born(1929-03-24)24 March 1929
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died9 November 1987(1987-11-09) (aged 58)
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
ProfessionBarrister

After an initial unsuccessful attempt in the 1957 federal election, MacLean was elected at the Winnipeg North Centre riding in the 1958 election.[1] After serving his only term, the 24th Canadian Parliament, MacLean was defeated in the 1962 election.

Prior to his professional career in law and politics, MacLean was a hockey player for the Brandon Wheat Kings, including in the 1949 Memorial Cup,[1] and later a coach and referee for teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Charles Lynch, "He Defeated Mr Knowles". Ottawa Citizen, 16 April 1958.

External links edit