John Walker

John Walker (January 24, 1832 – August 14, 1889) was a Scottish-born industrialist and political figure in Ontario. He represented London in the House of Commons of Canada in 1874 as a Liberal member.

Born in Argyleshire, the son of John Walker and Mary McHardy, Walker was educated at the Stirling Academy and established himself in business in Leith and later Glasgow. He served as a member of the Queen's Own Yeomanry Cavalry in Glasgow. In 1856, he married Janet Machattie; she died in 1863. Walker became registrar for Middlesex County after retiring from politics. He died in London, Ontario at the age of 57.