A. Lorne Campbell

Andrew Lorne Campbell (known as A. Lorne Campbell), O.C., C.D., LL.B., LL.D., D.C.L., Q.C. (September 18, 1920 – January 15, 2014) was a Canadian lawyer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was very active in his community and in the legal profession, serving as President of The Law Society of Manitoba and as the national President of the Canadian Bar Association.

Early life and family Campbell was born in Winnipeg, the son of Arnold Munroe and Petrina Flora Isobel (née Wilson) Campbell. He had a brother, Allan Barrie, and a sister, Barbara (Carpenter). The family lived in East Kildonan, one of the oldest areas of Winnipeg, dating back to the Selkirk Settlers. The Campbells were descended from some of the original settlers, who arrived at the Red River colony in 1816 from Scotland.

His father, Arnold M. Campbell, K.C., was a lawyer in Winnipeg. He served as a bencher of The Law Society of Manitoba from 1944 to 1947, and was appointed a judge of the Manitoba Court of King's Bench in 1947, serving until his death on February 13, 1963.

His brother Barrie earned a Ph.D. in plant science at The University of Minnesota and worked his entire career with the Winnipeg Research Centre of Agriculture Canada. Both brothers were to receive the Order of Canada for their professional and community work.

Campbell's wife, Kathleen, was a war bride. He met her while in England during World War II. They married in 1945 and had four children: Andrew, Jennifer, Deborah and Duncan. He was pre-deceased by his younger son Duncan in 1996.

Education Campbell studied first at United College, Winnipeg (now The University of Winnipeg), and then enrolled in the Manitoba Law School (now Robson Hall (Faculty of Law – The University of Manitoba). He earned his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1947.

Like his father before him, Campbell was elected by his peers in the legal profession to serve as a Bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba, including a term as President of the Society. He was also active in the Canadian Bar Association, serving as President of the Manitoba Bar Association, and also as national President of the Canadian Bar Association in 1970–71.

The committee, known as the Wilson Committee, produced an extremely influential report, recommending that efficiency accounting (also known as performance audits) be used in government audits. The Wilson Committee's recommendations became the foundation for a new Auditor General Act, enacted by the federal government in 1977. When testifying in favour of the new bill in the Commons, the Auditor-General referred to the committee's report as the "Magna Carta of the [Auditor-General] office." All ten provinces subsequently passed similar legislation, authorising performance audits by the provincial auditors. The principles set out by the committee also proved very influential in other Commonwealth countries using the Westminster model of responsible government.

Community involvement For many years, Campbell was a trustee of the Manitoba Law School, and was involved in the law school becoming the Faculty of Law of The University of Manitoba in 1966. He was also the chairman of The University of Manitoba's Centennial Campaign, which included the construction of the Max Bell Centre.

Campbell was also involved with the Anglican Church in Winnipeg, serving as the Registrar of the Diocese of Rupert's Land. He also served as charter member of the Advisory Council for the Saint John's College Capital Campaign, and as chair of the special gifts committee.

Campbell worked for the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba (now the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities), and the Canadian Rehabilitation Council for the Disabled. He eventually served as president of both groups.

Campbell served on the boards of the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation (now CancerCare Manitoba) from 1991 to 2003, the Deer Lodge Foundation for Geriatrics, and the Winnipeg Habitat for Humanity Foundation Advisory Board. In 2004, he was also appointed a Serving Member of the Order of Saint John.

Campbell was a member of The Manitoba Club, and a member and honorary solicitor of The Lord Selkirk Association of Rupert's Land. He was also active in The Saint Andrew's Society of Winnipeg, being an honorary life member, member of the Advisory Committee, and past president.

Later life and death Campbell finally retired from the practice of law in 2005, after a legal career of 58 years.

He died on January 15, 2014, and was buried in the Old Kildonan Presbyterian church cemetery, the Selkirk Settlers' church, after a funeral service at Saint George's Anglican Church, Wilton at Grosvenor, Winnipeg.

In his obituary,

Campbell's other honours included:

1960: Queen's Counsel 1977: Doctor of Laws (honorary), The University of Manitoba 1992: Distinguished Service Award, Manitoba Bar Association 1993: Doctor of Canon Law (honorary), St. John's College 1999: Citizen of the Year Award, The St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg 2006: 87th Honorary Life Member, The Manitoba Club Life Bencher of The Law Society of Manitoba