Robert Carson McKessock (born February 2, 1933) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1975 to 1987, as a member of the Liberal Party.[1]
Bob McKessock | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1975–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Winkler |
| Succeeded by | Ron Lipsett |
| Constituency | Grey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1933 Chatsworth, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Church deacon, farmer |
Background edit
McKessock was born in Chatsworth, Ontario and educated at Georgian College. He worked as a farmer, and was a deacon in the Strathaven Baptist Church.
Politics edit
He was elected to the Ontario legislature in the 1975 provincial election defeating Progressive Conservative incumbent Eric Winkler by 277 votes in Grey.[2] The Progressive Conservatives won a minority government in this election, and McKessock served in opposition. He was re-elected in the elections of 1977 and 1981.[3][4]
McKessock won a landslide re-election victory in the 1985 campaign.[5] The Liberals formed a minority government after the election, and McKessock served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Correctional Services and Solicitor General. He did not seek re-election in 1987 and returned to his farming career.[6]
References edit
- ^ Rob Gowan (November 2009). "Mitges a man of the people". Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario. Retrieved 30 December 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Table of vote results for all Ontario ridings". The Globe and Mail. September 19, 1975. p. C12.
- ^ "Ontario provincial election results riding by riding". The Globe and Mail. June 10, 1977. p. D9.
- ^ Canadian Press (1981-03-20). "Winds of change, sea of security". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 22. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ "Results of vote in Ontario election". The Globe and Mail. May 3, 1985. p. 13.
- ^ "Liberal steps down to avoid dividing party in new riding". Toronto Star. March 18, 1987.