Richard Taylor (Canadian politician)
| Richard Allan Hugh Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
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In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Donald Jackson |
| Constituency | Timiskaming |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 13, 1915 New Liskeard, Ontario |
| Died |
April 7, 1991 (aged 76) Bermuda |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Richard Allan Hugh (Dick) Taylor (January 13, 1915 – April 7, 1991) was a Canadian politician, who represented Timiskaming in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1967[1] as a Liberal member.[2]
Background
Prior to his election, he founded Taylor Hardware, a retail business in New Liskeard, Ontario and he had was involved in a variety of mining ventures. He was also actively involved in the expansion of telecommunication services throughout northeastern Ontario. Taylor served as a Trustee on the school board and he was a Director on the Board of Temiskaming Hospital in New Liskeard, Ontario.
Taylor died on vacation in Bermuda.
Politics
Taylor was elected in the provincial general election in 1963 and he served as a backbench member of the Opposition in the 27th Legislative Assembly of Ontario during a majority PC government led by Premier John Robarts. Taylor served on three Standing Committees of the Legislative Assembly, during his time in office, with a particular interest in Committees dealing with "Natural Resources, Wildlife and Mining" and "Highways and Transport'.