Charles Edward Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1935–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Joseph Garland |
| Succeeded by | Eldon Woolliams |
| Constituency | Bow River |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1959–1967 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Len Werry |
| Constituency | Calgary Bowness |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1899 Bay Mills, Michigan, United States |
| Died | December 1, 1971 (aged 72) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Political party | Social Credit |
Charles Edward Johnston (February 12, 1899 – December 1, 1971) was a teacher and a long serving Canadian politician. He served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada for the opposition federal Social Credit party from 1935 to 1958. He moved to provincial politics and served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1959 to 1967 for the governing Alberta Social Credit party.[1]