James Chalmers McRuer
James Chalmers McRuer | |
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| Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal | |
| In office 1944–1945 | |
| Nominated by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
| Chief Justice of the High Court of Justice of Ontario | |
| In office 1945–1964 | |
| Nominated by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
| Chairman of the Ontario Law Reform Commission | |
| In office 1964–1966 | |
| 18th President of the Canadian Bar Association | |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Esten Kenneth Williams |
| Succeeded by | John Thomas Hackett |
| 12th President of the Ontario Bar Association | |
| In office 1943–1944 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth F. Mackenzie |
| Succeeded by | Fred Holmes Barlow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1890 Oxford County, Ontario |
| Died | October 6, 1985 (aged 95) |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Canada |
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge, commissioner and author |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Canadian Artillery |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
James Chalmers McRuer OC (August 23, 1890 – October 6, 1985) was a Canadian lawyer, judge, commissioner and author in Ontario.