Hugh Peacock (born c. 1938) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was an NDP member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1971. He represented the riding of Windsor West. He served under the leadership of Stephen Lewis.
Hugh Peacock | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Ted Bounsall |
| Constituency | Windsor West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 (age 85–86) |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Occupation | Researcher |
Background edit
Peacock was the Woodworkers' Education and Research Representative from 1960 to 1961. He served as a researcher for the UAW from 1962 to 1967.[1]
Politics edit
He ran for office in 1965 for Member of Parliament in the riding of Essex West. He was defeated by Herb Gray, and came in third with 5,739 votes.[2]
He was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1967.[3] He did not stand for re-election in 1971 and was replaced by Ted Bounsall, also a New Democrat.[4]
Later life edit
Peacock was a negotiator for the Toronto Newspaper Guild from 1972-1976.[1] He also served on the Ontario Labour Relations Board representing labour and the Ontario Federation of Labour.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Ontario labour Relations Board Annual Report 1989-90" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ^ "Results in political ridings across the nation in Canada's federal election". The Globe and Mail. November 9, 1965. p. 10.
- ^ Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but..." The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. B2.
- ^ "Riding-by-riding returns in provincial election". The Globe and Mail. October 23, 1971. p. 10.