Rutherford Lester Whiting
Canadian politician
About Rutherford Lester Whiting
Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 83). Rutherford Lester Whiting was a Canadian politician, salesperson and public relations officer.
Rutherford "Rud" Lester Whiting (July 30, 1930 – February 13, 2014) was a Canadian politician, who was the Liberal Member of Parliament for the riding of Halton from 1968 until 1972.
Political career When Harry Harley, Halton's incumbent MP, decided not to stand for reelection in the 1968 general election, Whiting (who was already on the riding party executive) He became MP in the subsequent election.
He was defeated by Terry O'Connor of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in the 1972 general election.
In 1985, Whiting attempted to reenter politics at the local level by campaigning for a Regional Councillor seat for Ward 4 in Halton Hills, but was defeated by the incumbent Marilyn Sarjeantson.
Whiting was later a marketing manager for a land developer, and subsequently became a real estate agent.
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Who was Rutherford Lester Whiting?
Canadian politician
When was Rutherford Lester Whiting born?
Rutherford Lester Whiting was born on 30 July 1930 in Montreal.
When did Rutherford Lester Whiting die?
Rutherford Lester Whiting died on 13 February 2014 in Ridgeway, Ontario.
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Rutherford Lester Whiting was a politician, salesperson and public relations officer.
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Rutherford Lester Whiting was Canadian.
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