James Simpson (Canadian politician)
James Simpson | |
|---|---|
| 44th Mayor of Toronto | |
| In office January 1, 1935 – December 31, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | William Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Samuel McBride |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1873 |
| Died | September 24, 1938 (aged 64) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Printer, journalist |
| Profession | Trade unionist |
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James Simpson (1873 – September 24, 1938) was a British-Canadian trade unionist, printer, journalist and left-wing politician in Toronto, Ontario. He was a longtime member of Toronto's city council and served as Mayor of Toronto in 1935, the first member of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation to serve in that capacity. He was also a member of the Orange Order in Canada.