Leighton McCarthy

Leighton Goldie McCarthy
Ambassador of Canada to the United States
In office
24 February 1941  31 December 1944
Prime MinisterW. L. Mackenzie King
Preceded byNew position
Succeeded byLester B. Pearson
Member of Parliament
for Simcoe North
In office
14 December 1898  21 September 1911
Preceded byDalton McCarthy
Succeeded byJohn Allister Currie
Personal details
Born(1869-12-15)15 December 1869
Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
Died3 October 1952(1952-10-03) (aged 82)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political partyIndependent (1898–1911)
Liberal (1911–?)
RelationsDalton McCarthy (uncle)
Occupation
  • Ambassador
  • lawyer

Leighton Goldie McCarthy PC (15 December 1869 3 October 1952) was a Canadian lawyer, politician, businessman and diplomat.