Bob McKessock
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
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
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
- Rob Gowan (November 2009). "Mitges a man of the people". Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- "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.