Peter McLaren (politician)
Peter McLaren | |
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| Senator for Perth, Ontario | |
| In office February 21, 1890 – May 23, 1919 | |
| Appointed by | John A. Macdonald |
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| Born | September 21, 1833 Lanark, Upper Canada |
| Died | May 23, 1919 (aged 85) Perth, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Sophia Lees |
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| Known for | McLaren v Caldwell |
Peter McLaren (September 21, 1833 – May 23, 1919) was a Canadian politician and Senator from Ontario. McLaren was the Plaintiff in McLaren v Caldwell, that resulted in the landmark decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council that upheld provincial jurisdiction in matters of a local or private nature, as well as over property and civil rights.