Peter Smith (Canadian politician)

Peter Smith
Treasurer of Ontario
In office
1919–1923
Personal details
Born (1877-05-26)May 26, 1877
Stratford, Ontario
Died May 21, 1934(1934-05-21) (aged 56)
Stratford, Ontario
Political party Conservative

Peter Smith (May 26, 1877 May 21, 1934) was a Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Perth South from 1919 to 1923 representing the United Farmers of Ontario.

He served as provincial treasurer from 1919 to 1923. He was treasurer during the Ontario Bond Scandal.

Smith was tried for his role in the scandal following the fall of the UFO government. On October 24, 1924, he was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government and sentenced to Smith three years.[1] He and one of his co-accused was fined $600,000. He died in 1934.[2]

References

  1. "PETER SMITH AND AEMILIUS JARVIS SR. CONVICTED". The Globe. Oct 25, 1924. p. 1.
  2. "Drury Ministry Ex-Minister Dead". Montreal Gazette. May 22, 1934. p. 13.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Thomas McGarry
Treasurer of Ontario
1919–1923
Succeeded by
William Herbert Price


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