A. Boyd Ferris | |
|---|---|
| 48th President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Irwin Dorfman |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Viau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1929 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | July 31, 1989 (aged 60) Whistler, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Sylvia Mackadenski, Kerry-Lynne Findlay |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia Faculty of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
A. Boyd Ferris QC (July 23, 1929 – July 31, 1989) was a Canadian lawyer practising in Vancouver, British Columbia. He served as president of the British Columbia branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and then as the national president of the CBA.[1] He was also active in politics, being a major supporter of Pierre Trudeau in his campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, and in the 1968 general election.