James Armstrong Richardson

James Armstrong Richardson
Minister of National Defence
In office
November 27, 1972 – October 12, 1976
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byCharles Drury (acting)
Succeeded byBarney Danson
Minister of Supply and Services
In office
May 5, 1969 – November 26, 1972
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byDonald Jamieson
Succeeded byJean-Pierre Goyer
Member of Parliament
for Winnipeg South
In office
June 25, 1968 – May 21, 1979
Preceded byBud Sherman
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born
James Armstrong Richardson, Jr.

(1922-03-28)March 28, 1922
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
DiedMay 17, 2004(2004-05-17) (aged 82)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Political partyLiberal (until 1978)
Independent (1978–1979)
Other political
affiliations
Reform (1987–2000)
SpouseShirley
RelationsAgnes Benidickson (sister)
ParentJames Armstrong Richardson Sr.
OccupationGrain Merchant
Known forOpposition to bilingualism
Military service
Branch/serviceRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1939–1945
RankPilot officer

James Armstrong Richardson, Jr. PC (March 28, 1922 – May 17, 2004) was a Canadian Cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau and a Winnipeg businessman.