Peter Bawden
Peter Colwell Bawden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Calgary South | |
| In office 1972–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Mahoney |
| Succeeded by | John William Thomson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1929 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 28, 1991 (aged 62) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Upper Canada College |
| Occupation | Businessman and politician |
Peter Colwell Bawden, OC (January 1, 1929 – February 28, 1991) was a prominent Canadian oilman and federal politician. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1972, representing the riding of Calgary South in the heart of Canada's oil industry. A Progressive Conservative, Bawden was re-elected in 1974 and served until 1979. He was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1990.