Background
BENSON, Edgar John. P C. B.COM.M. LI. D. was born on May 28, 1923 in Cobourg, Ontario.
chartered accountant and politician
BENSON, Edgar John. P C. B.COM.M. LI. D. was born on May 28, 1923 in Cobourg, Ontario.
Queen"s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Joined firm England, Leonard and Macpherson (chartered accountants), Kingston, Ontario 1952. Assistant Professor, of Commerce, Queen"s University, Kingston 1952-1962. Member of Parliament 1962-1972.
Parliament.
Secretary to Minister of Finance 1963-1964. Minister of National Revenue 1964-1968. President, of Treasury Board 1965-1968.
Minister of Finance 1968-1972, also Receiver-General 1968-1972.
Minister responsible for Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation 1968-1972. Minister of National Defence January-October 1972.
President Canadian Transport Commission 1972-1982. Ambassador to Ireland 1982-1986.
Married Barbara L. Scrymgeour.