Richard Taylor (Canadian politician)
| Richard Allan Hugh Taylor | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Timiskaming | |
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In office September 25, 1963 – October 16, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Hoffman PC |
| Succeeded by | Donald Jackson Liberal |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 13, 1915 New Liskeard, Ontario |
| Died |
April 7, 1991 (aged 76) Bermuda |
| Political party | PC |
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]
Political Office
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'.
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.