Dana Porter
Dana Porter | |
|---|---|
Porter, c. 1948 | |
| 1st Chancellor of the University of Waterloo | |
| In office 1960–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Ira Needles |
| Attorney General of Ontario | |
| In office 1949–1955 | |
| Premier | Leslie Frost |
| President/Vice Chancellor | Gerry Hagey |
| Preceded by | Leslie Blackwell |
| Succeeded by | Kelso Roberts |
| Treasurer of Ontario | |
| In office 1955–1958 | |
| Premier | Leslie Frost |
| Preceded by | Leslie Frost |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Frost |
| MPP for St. George | |
| In office 1943–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Strachan |
| Succeeded by | Allan Lawrence |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dana Harris Porter January 14, 1901 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | May 13, 1967 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
Dana Harris Porter (January 14, 1901 – May 13, 1967) was a Canadian politician and jurist. Porter was a member of the Ontario Legislature from 1943 to 1958 serving as a representative for Toronto St. George and was appointed Chief Justice in 1958. He was the first chancellor of the University of Waterloo.