George Albert Kerr
George Albert Kerr (January 27, 1924 – May 21, 2007) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1985, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of John Robarts and Bill Davis. Kerr was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and was the first person to hold the portfolio of environment minister in any provincial or federal cabinet in Canada.
George Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Ontario Minister of the Environment | |
| In office July 23, 1971 – February 2, 1972 | |
| Premier | Bill Davis |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | James Auld |
| In office October 7, 1975 – January 21, 1978 | |
| Premier | Bill Davis |
| Preceded by | Bill Newman |
| Succeeded by | George McCague |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Burlington South Halton West (1967-1975) Halton (1963-1967) | |
| In office 1963–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Hall |
| Succeeded by | Cam Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1924 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | May 21, 2007 (aged 83) Burlington, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Merrydith Kerr |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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