Donald MacDonald (Nova Scotia politician)
Donald MacDonald OC (September 12, 1909 – September 25, 1986) was a Canadian social democratic politician and trade unionist who led the Nova Scotia Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and was elected as a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1941. In 1968 he was elected President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
Donald MacDonald OC | |
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| 2nd President of the Canadian Labour Congress | |
| In office 1967–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Claude Jodoin |
| Succeeded by | Joe Morris |
| 1st Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress | |
| In office 1956–1967 | |
| President | Claude Jodoin |
| Preceded by | Federation founded |
| Succeeded by | William Dodge |
| Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Congress of Labour | |
| In office 1951–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Conroy |
| Succeeded by | Federation merged |
| 1st Leader of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Commonwealth Federation | |
| In office 1941–1945 | |
| Preceded by | new party |
| Succeeded by | Russell Cunningham |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office October 28, 1941 – October 23, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Morrison |
| Succeeded by | John Smith MacIvor |
| Constituency | Cape Breton South |
| Majority | 62 votes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1909 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | September 25, 1986 (aged 77) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
| Spouse | Gertrude MacDonald |
| Children | Donald MacDonald |
| Residence | Ottawa |
| Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University |
| Occupation | Trade Unionist/Politician |
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