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Walter L. Gordon
Walter Lockhart Gordon (January 27, 1906 - March 25, 1987) was a Canadian politician and business person.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was educated at Upper Canada College and the Royal Military College in Kingston. Upon graduation he joined the family accounting firm of Clarkson, Gordon and Company.
In 1962, he was elected to Parliament as a Liberal. He was minister of finance from 1963 to 1965 and president of the privy council from 1967 to 1968 in the government of prime minister Lester Pearson. He was noted for his economic nationalism and his support for new social programs.
After leaving politics in 1968, he returned to business.
He was the Chancellor of York University.
In 1976 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.
He passed away in 1987.
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