Richard Potter (Canadian politician)

Richard Thomas Potter
Potter in 1965
Ontario MPP
In office
1967–1975
Preceded byNew riding
Succeeded byHugh O'Neil
ConstituencyQuinte
Personal details
Born(1915-01-20)January 20, 1915
Belleville, Ontario
DiedFebruary 16, 2009(2009-02-16) (aged 94)
Oakville, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
SpouseEnid Grace Weaver
Children4 children, Thomas, Frances, Andrew, Karen
ProfessionDoctor
PortfolioMinister without portfolio, 1971-1972
Military service
AllegianceCanadian
Branch/serviceRoyal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Years of service1939-1945
RankLieutenant Colonel

Richard Thomas Potter (January 20, 1915 – February 16, 2009) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1975 who represented the eastern Ontario riding of Quinte. He served as a cabinet minister in the government of Bill Davis.