Peter McLaren (politician)

The Honourable Peter McLaren
Senator for Perth, Ontario
In office February 21, 1890 – May 23, 1919
Appointed by	John A. Macdonald
Personal details
Born	(1833-09-21)September 21, 1833 Lanark, Upper Canada
Died	May 23, 1919(1919-05-23) (aged 85) Perth, Ontario, Canada
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Sophia Lees
Occupation	Businessman politician
Known for	McLaren v Caldwell

Peter McLaren (September 21, 1833 – May 23, 1919) was a Canadian politician and Senator from Ontario. McLaren was the Plaintiff in McLaren v Caldwell, that resulted in the landmark decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council that upheld provincial jurisdiction in matters of a local or private nature, as well as over property and civil rights.