About Bruce Sinclair
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 94). Bruce Sinclair was a Canadian politician and teacher.
G. Bruce Sinclair (June 20, 1928 – March 24, 2023) was a Canadian politician in Toronto, Ontario. He served as mayor of Etobicoke from 1984 until 1993 when he was defeated by Doug Holyday. Before becoming mayor, he served 15 years on Etobicoke's council as alderman and controller. From 1998 to 2000 he was a member of Toronto City Council, but was defeated in the 2000 Toronto municipal election.
Sinclair was first elected to Etobicoke Council as alderman for Ward 3 in 1969, defeating incumbent Alec McNeil in a recount. In the 1972 election, he was elected to the borough's Board of Control, which also gave him a seat on Metro Toronto Council. He remained on the Board of Control until 1984 when he was chosen mayor by Etobicoke council, to fill a vacancy caused when incumbent mayor Dennis Flynn stepped down upon being elected Metro Toronto Chairman. In his first few months as mayor, Sinclair continued to operate a consulting business he had run for several years, giving advice to Ontario municipalities on debenture financing, leading to criticism from other members of council.
Sinclair died on March 24, 2023, at the age of 94.
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Who was Bruce Sinclair?
Canadian politician (1928–2023)
When was Bruce Sinclair born?
Bruce Sinclair was born on 20 June 1928.
When did Bruce Sinclair die?
Bruce Sinclair died on 24 March 2023 in Toronto.
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Bruce Sinclair was a politician and teacher.
What nationality was Bruce Sinclair?
Bruce Sinclair was Canadian.
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