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Douglas Ross

1883 – 1961

Canadian politician

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About Douglas Ross

Lived 1883 – 1961 (aged 77). Douglas Ross was a Canadian politician, insurance broker and businessperson.

Douglas Gooderham Ross (15 December 1883 – 24 August 1961) was a Canadian politician and businessman. Ross represented the riding of St. Paul's from 1935 to 1949. He was a member of the Conservatives, and later the Progressive Conservatives.

Ross's bête noires during his parliamentary career were Liberal Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and government bureaucracy - all of which he railed against as an MP. He later implied that King was responsible for the war for not having articulated a clear policy within the British Commonwealth.

Once World War II began, Ross urged the registration of all men and women in the country as a war measure in order to mobilize all Canadian resources for the war effort and to curb espionage. After the war, he advocated universal voluntary military training for high school and university students.

Ross criticized Max Ferguson's popular satirical Rawhide show as "meaningless ravings and tripe" and as an insult to the intelligence of Canadians.

In his professional life, Ross was vice-president of the Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company.

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Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Douglas Gooderham Ross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Douglas Ross?

Canadian politician (1883-1961)

When was Douglas Ross born?

Douglas Ross was born on 15 December 1883 in Toronto.

When did Douglas Ross die?

Douglas Ross died on 24 August 1961.

What was Douglas Ross's occupation?

Douglas Ross was a politician, insurance broker and businessperson.

What nationality was Douglas Ross?

Douglas Ross was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Douglas Ross

· Wikidata: Q5301950

· DBpedia: Douglas Ross (Canadian politician)

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