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John Keith McBroom Laird

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The Hon.
John Keith McBroom Laird
Senator for Windsor, Ontario
In office
1967–1982
Appointed byLester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born(1907-01-12)January 12, 1907
Blenheim, Ontario
DiedNovember 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78)
Political partyLiberal
CommitteesChair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (1974-1979)

John Keith McBroom Laird (12 January 1907 – 12 November 1985) was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a well-known tax lawyer in Windsor, and a law partner of Paul Martin, Sr., who was the father of Prime Minister Paul Martin.

He served as Senator for Windsor, Ontario in the Federal Parliament from 6 April 1967 until 12 January 1982.

Personal life

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Laird was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada.

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