Career
He was a Progressive Conservative member in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1963 to 1969 representing the riding of Middlesex South in southwestern Ontario. Olde was born in Metcalf, Middlesex County, Ontario, to Charles Olde and Minnie Galbraith. He was a school trustee, councillor, and reeve in Caradoc Township.
He was re-elected in 1967.
During his time in office, he served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts government. He died in office during a lung operation which was necessitated due to previous treatment for cancer.
