The Hon. James Alexander Robb | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Huntingdon | |
In office 1908–1917 | |
Preceded by | Robert Nelson Walsh |
Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1914 |
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Châteauguay—Huntingdon | |
In office 1917–1929 | |
Preceded by | District was created in 1914 |
Succeeded by | Dennis James O'Connor |
Personal details | |
Born | Huntingdon, Canada East | 10 August 1859
Died | 11 November 1929 Toronto, Ontario | (aged 70)
Political party | Liberal |
James Alexander Robb, PC (10 August 1859 – November 11, 1929) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and cabinet minister. Robb was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
He served as Liberal Party Whip from 1919 to 1921.
From 5 September 1925 to 28 June 1926 and again from 25 September 1926 until his death, he served as Minister of Finance in the administration of William Lyon Mackenzie King. He served briefly as Acting Minister of National Defence in October 1926.