Ged Baldwin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Peace River | |
| In office 1958–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Solon Earl Low |
| Succeeded by | Albert Cooper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald William Baldwin January 18, 1907 Palmerston, New Zealand |
| Died | December 16, 1991 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Beulah Baldwin |
| Relatives | Chrystia Freeland (great-niece)[1] |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Gerald William "Ged" Baldwin OC (January 18, 1907 – December 16, 1991) was a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Peace River from 1958 to 1980. He was known as the "Father and Grandfather" of the Access to Information Act.[2]
- ^ Baldwin, Gerald William. "Gerald William Baldwin". Parlinfo. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ Order of Canada citation