Background
Sloan, Gordon Mcgregor was born on May 16, 1898 in at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Sloan, Gordon Mcgregor was born on May 16, 1898 in at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Educated private schools. Doctor of Laws, University B.C. (honorary), 1952.
Called to bar B.C., 1921, member firm Farris, Farris, Stultz & Sloan, 1921-1933. Puisne justice Court of Appeal of B.C., 1937-1944. Appointed chief justice B.C., and chief justice Court of Appeal, 1944-1957.
Adviser to B.C. government concerning forest resources, since 1958.
Member B.C. Provincial Legislature, attorney general, 1933-1937. Appointed Royal Commissioner by Dominion Government to investigate and report upon the Salmon Fishing Industry in B.C., 1940, and by Provincial Government to investigate and report on Workmen’s Compensation Act and its administration in B.C., 1942, 1952, to investigate and report on forestry industry in B.C., 1945, 57, by Dominion Government as railway arbitrator, 1954. Pilot R.F.C., B.A.F., World War I.
Member Newcomen Society. Mason.; Clubs: Vancouver.
Married Nancy Nicol, October 16, 1918. Children: Betty G. (Mistress.