Oliver Mowat Biggar
Colonel (retired) Oliver Mowat Biggar | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Judge Advocate General of Canada | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Orde |
| 1st Chief Electoral Officer of Canada | |
| In office 1920–1927 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Jules Castonguay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1876 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 4, 1948 (aged 71) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Muriel Elizabeth Whitney (m. April 30, 1908 in Toronto, Ontario) |
| Relations | Charles Robert Webster Biggar (father), Jane Helen Mowat (mother), James Lyons Biggar and Sir Oliver Mowat (grandfathers) |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Profession | Lawyer, civil servant |
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Oliver Mowat Biggar, CMG, KC (October 11, 1876 – September 4, 1948) was a Canadian lawyer and civil servant. He was the second judge advocate general for the Canadian Militia and the first chief electoral officer of Canada. He also served as the first Canadian co-chair of the Canada–United States Permanent Joint Board on Defense. Biggar was well known as a leading Canadian lawyer with expertise in public law and patent law.