Gordon J. Sullivan
Canadian politician (1920–2011)
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Gordon Joseph Sullivan (January 20, 1920 – October 7, 2011) was the Liberal MP for the riding of Hamilton Mountain from 1968 until 1972. He was a lawyer and judge by profession.[1]
Preceded bydistrict created
Succeeded byDuncan Beattie
BornJanuary 20, 1920
DiedOctober 7, 2011 (aged 91)
Gordon J. Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Hamilton Mountain | |
| In office June 25, 1968 – December 29, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Beattie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1920 |
| Died | October 7, 2011 (aged 91) |
| Party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
Sullivan was a vocal opponent of abortion. He voted against his own government's omnibus bill to update the Canadian criminal code in 1969, because he disagreed with its provision to liberalize the country's abortion laws.[2][3] After retirement he was appointed judge at Wentworth County,[4]
