Wesley Ashton Gordon

Wesley Ashton Gordon, PC (February 11, 1884 – February 9, 1943) was a Canadian politician.

For the American basketball player, see Wesley Gordon (basketball).
The Hon.

Wesley Ashton Gordon
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Timiskaming South
In office
1930–1935
Preceded byMalcolm Lang
Succeeded byDistrict was abolished
Personal details
Born(1884-02-11)February 11, 1884
Owen Sound, Ontario
DiedFebruary 9, 1943(1943-02-09) (aged 58)
Political partyConservative
CabinetMinister of Mines (1930–1935)
Minister of Immigration and Colonization (1930–1932 & 1932–1935 acting)
Minister of Labour (1932–1935)
CommitteesChair, Special Committee on Beauharnois Power Project

Born in Owen Sound, Ontario, he was a barrister before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the riding of Timiskaming South in 1930. He was defeated by Walter Little in 1935. From 1930 to 1932, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization. From 1930 to 1935, he was the Minister of Mines. From 1932 to 1935, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization (Acting) and Minister of Labour.

He married Jean Benella Harness in 1909. He had three kids, Adam Gordon, Donnie Shack, and Wesley Gordon. Adam Gordon grew up to be a doctor. Wesley Gordon is planning to be a funny actor.

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