James Armstrong Richardson
James Armstrong Richardson, Jr. PC (March 28, 1922 – May 17, 2004) was a Canadian Cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau and a Winnipeg businessman.
The Honourable James Armstrong Richardson | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 82) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| 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 |
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