John Mouat Turner (28 May 1900 – 24 February 1945) was a Canadian politician.
John Mouat Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Springfield | |
| In office 1935–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hay |
| Succeeded by | John Sinnott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1900 Beausejour, Manitoba |
| Died | 24 February 1945 (aged 44) Selkirk, Manitoba |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Rose Olinzek |
| Profession | hotel manager, beer salesman |
Life
He was born in Beausejour, Manitoba, sold brewery products for a living, and worked as a hotel manager in Winnipeg.[1][2] He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1935 federal election representing the Manitoba riding of Springfield as a Liberal. He was re-elected in the 1940 federal election. He was nominated to run in the 1945 federal election but died of a heart attack several months before the election.[1]
In Parliament, he was an advocate for rural electrification, the development of natural resources, the lifting of restrictions on beer, and the development of industry in Western Canada.[1]