James Sinclair (politician)
James Sinclair PC (26 May 1908 – 7 February 1984) was a Canadian politician and businessman. He was the maternal grandfather of current Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Honourable James Sinclair | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Fisheries | |
| In office 15 October 1952 – 21 June 1957 | |
| Prime Minister | Louis St. Laurent |
| Preceded by | Robert Mayhew |
| Succeeded by | Angus MacLean |
| Member of Parliament for Coast-Capilano | |
| In office 27 June 1949 – 30 March 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Riding created |
| Succeeded by | William Hector Payne |
| Member of Parliament for Vancouver North | |
| In office 26 March 1940 – 26 June 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Grant MacNeil |
| Succeeded by | Riding dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1908 Grange, Banffshire, Scotland |
| Died | 7 February 1984 (aged 75) West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Doris Kathleen Bernard
(m. 1940) |
| Children | 5, including Margaret |
| Relatives | Trudeau family |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
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