John B. McNair
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| John Babbitt McNair | |
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| In office March 13, 1940 – October 7, 1952 |
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| Preceded by | Allison Dysart |
| Succeeded by | Hugh John Flemming |
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| In office June 9, 1965 – January 31, 1968 |
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| Born | November 20, 1889 Andover, New Brunswick |
| Died | June 14 1968 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Mary MacGregor Crocket Margaret Jones |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
John Babbitt McNair, C.C. (November 20, 1889 – June 14, 1968) was a New Brunswick lawyer, politician and judge.
Born in Andover, New Brunswick, he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1935 and served as Attorney-General in the government of Premier Dysart and served as president of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. He lost his seat in 1939 but returned in 1940 succeeding Dysart as leader of the party and premier.
Despite province wide protests, on April 27, 1950 McNair's government implemented a four percent provincial sales tax to help finance the public education system and social services.
McNair served as premier for twelve years until the defeat of his government in 1952 at which time he returned to the law. In 1955 he was named Chief Justice of New Brunswick and became Lieutenant Governor of the province in 1965.
In 1967 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.
[edit] External links
- McNair's biography at the Government of New Brunswick website
- Order of Canada Citation
| Preceded by Charles D. Richards |
Chief Justice of New Brunswick 1955-1964 |
Succeeded by George F. G. Bridges |
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| Preceded by Allison A. Dysart 1935–1940 |
Premier of New Brunswick 1940–1952 |
Succeeded by Hugh John Flemming 1952–1960 |
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