James Armstrong Richardson | |
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Minister of National Defence | |
In office November 27, 1972 – October 12, 1976 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
Preceded by | Charles Drury (acting) |
Succeeded by | Barney Danson |
Minister of Supply and Services | |
In office May 5, 1969 – November 26, 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
Preceded by | Donald Jamieson |
Succeeded by | Jean-Pierre Goyer |
Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South | |
In office June 25, 1968 – May 21, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Bud Sherman |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | James Armstrong Richardson, Jr. March 28, 1922 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | May 17, 2004 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | (aged 82)
Political party | Liberal (until 1978) Independent (1978–1979) |
Other political affiliations | Reform (1987–2000) |
Spouse | Shirley |
Relations | Agnes Benidickson (sister) |
Parent | James Armstrong Richardson Sr. |
Occupation | Grain Merchant |
Known for | Opposition to bilingualism |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Pilot officer |
James Armstrong Richardson, Jr. PC (March 28, 1922 – May 17, 2004) was a Canadian Cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau and a Winnipeg businessman.