Alexander Neil McLean

Politician

1885 – 1967

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Who was Alexander Neil McLean?

Alexander Neil McLean was a Canadian businessman and an appointee to the Senate of Canada.

Born in Hartland, New Brunswick, he was known as Neil. Along with his brother, Allan, in 1923 he and a group of investors took control of Connors Brothers Limited, a large fish processing business based in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. As president of the company, Neil McLean built the business into the world's largest producer of canned sardines.

In 1945, Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King appointed Neil McLean to the Senate for the Southern New Brunswick division. He served until his death in 1967.

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Born
Nov 12, 1885
Canada
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Mar 12, 1967

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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