James Tunney (Canadian politician)
James Francis "Jim" Tunney (June 16, 1927 – September 22, 2010) was a Canadian dairy farmer and senator.
The Hon. James Francis "Jim" Tunney | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Grafton, Ontario | |
| In office March 8, 2001 – June 16, 2002 | |
| Appointed by | Jean Chrétien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1927 Grafton, Ontario |
| Died | September 22, 2010 (aged 83) Cobourg, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys (nee Badgerow) |
Born in Grafton, Ontario, Tunney was a fourth generation farmer from Northumberland County, Ontario. He was a director of the Dairy Farmers of Canada for 18 years, a director of the Dairy Bureau of Canada for 8 years, and a director of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board for 12 years. For 16 years, he was a Trustee with the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland & Clarington District Separate School Board.
He was summoned to the Senate of Canada for the Ontario senatorial division of Grafton on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 2001. A Liberal, he served for 1 year and 3 months until his mandatory retirement at the age of 75 in 2002.
References
- James Tunney – Parliament of Canada biography
- "Appointments to the Senate". Privy Council's Office.
- Death notice