Background
Macnamara, Arthur James was born on March 4, 1885 in Bracondale, Ontario, Canada. Son of John MacNamara.
Macnamara, Arthur James was born on March 4, 1885 in Bracondale, Ontario, Canada. Son of John MacNamara.
Educational public schools of Toronto and Montreal. Honorary Doctor of Laws University of Manitoba, 1944.
Deputy minister of public works, Province of Manitoba, 1929-1936, 1936-1940. Associate deputy minister of labour, 1940, deputy minister of labour since 1943. Acting chief commissioner, Unemployment Insurance Commission, January 1941-1942.
Director National Selective Service for Canada, 1942.
Advisor on civilian employment National Defense, 1953. Past chairman advising committee Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Managing director Canadian Association Equipment Distbrs., since 1955.
Member Church of England. Clubs: Manitoba, Rotary (Winnipeg).
Married Myrtle Card, June 30, 1917.