Ian Scott (Ontario politician)

Ian Scott
Ontario MPP
In office
1987–1992
Preceded byNew riding
Succeeded byTim Murphy
ConstituencySt. George—St. David
In office
1985–1987
Preceded byMargaret Scrivener
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencySt. David
Personal details
Born(1934-07-13)July 13, 1934
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DiedOctober 10, 2006(2006-10-10) (aged 72)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Domestic partnerKim Yakabuski
Residence(s)Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationLawyer

Ian Gilmour Scott OC (July 13, 1934 – October 10, 2006) was a Canadian politician and lawyer. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1985 to 1992 who represented the downtown Toronto ridings of St. David and St. George—St. David. He was a cabinet minister in the government of David Peterson serving as Attorney General of Ontario and Solicitor General. Along with Robert Nixon and Sean Conway, he was considered to be "the intellectual heart and soul" of the Peterson cabinet.[1]

  1. ^ Ian Urquhart, "Scott in Kennedy's corner", Toronto Star, July 5, 2006