William C. Scott

Politician

1921 – 1998

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Who was William C. Scott?

William C. Scott, PC was a Canadian politician.

A Progressive Conservative, Scott, a merchant by profession, was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1965 federal election representing the Ontario riding of Victoria. The riding was renamed Victoria—Haliburton, and Scott was re-elected as its Member of Parliament in seven successive elections. He served as a backbencher until 1989 when he was appointed parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. On July 1, 1992, Scott was appointed to the Queen's Privy Council for Canada in recognition of his long political service. The appointment allowed him to be addressed as The Honourable William C. Scott.

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Born
Oct 6, 1921
Also known as
  • William Scott
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Apr 17, 1998

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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