Ken Robinson (Canadian politician)
| William Kenneth Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore | |
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In office 1979–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Boyer |
| Member of Parliament for Toronto-Lakeshore | |
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In office 1974–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Grier |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Member of Parliament for Lakeshore | |
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In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Terry Grier |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 16, 1927 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 31, 1991 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Toronto, Ontario |
| Profession | Lawyer |
William Kenneth Robinson (July 16, 1927–December 31, 1991) was a Canadian lawyer, barrister and Liberal Member of Parliament from 1968 to 1972, and from 1974 to 1984.
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Ken Robinson was elected in the riding of Lakeshore in 1968, lost in the renamed riding of Toronto—Lakeshore to the New Democratic Party candidate in 1972, but was re-elected in 1974, won a third term in the same riding, renamed again to Etobicoke—Lakeshore in 1979, and re-elected to a fourth term in 1980.
Ken Robinson served as :
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Health and Welfare, 1977–1979
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, 1980
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State for Social Development, 1980
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, 1984
Ken Robinson lost his seat in the 1984 election and, seven years later, died at the age of sixty four.
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