Arthur Laing | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Vancouver South | |
In office 1949–1953 | |
Preceded by | Howard Charles Green |
Succeeded by | Elmore Philpott |
In office 1962–1972 | |
Preceded by | Ernest James Broome |
Succeeded by | John Allen Fraser |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 September 1904 Eburne, British Columbia, Canada |
Died | 13 February 1975 | (aged 70)
Spouse | Geraldine Hyland |
Arthur Laing PC (9 September 1904 – 13 February 1975)[1] was a Canadian politician from British Columbia. Though actively involved with the BC Liberals, his primary achievements were federally as a Liberal Member of Parliament. He served in the cabinets of prime ministers Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Trudeau.