Max Saltsman

Samuel Mayer "Max" Saltsman (29 May 1921 – 28 November 1985) was a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Waterloo South (1964–1968), Waterloo (1968–1974), and Waterloo—Cambridge (1974–1979) with the New Democratic Party (NDP).

Early life and education Saltsman was born on 29 May 1921 in Toronto to Samuel and Sara (née Krier) Saltsman, gaining the nickname “Max” in childhood. He attended schools in the Spadina area and left Central Technical School at age 14 to work and support his family. He earned high-school credits through part-time studies after work.

Saltsman did not complete a university degree, but took correspondence courses while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and continued his education sporadically during his years in Parliament. In 1947, he married Dorothy Gellman. He was president of Galt Dry Cleaning Services and Eastern Coin Operated Enterprise.