Peter McLaren (politician)

The Honourable
Peter McLaren
Senator for Perth, Ontario
In office
February 21, 1890 – May 23, 1919
Appointed byJohn A. Macdonald
Personal details
Born(1833-09-21)September 21, 1833
Lanark, Upper Canada
DiedMay 23, 1919(1919-05-23) (aged 85)
Perth, Ontario, Canada
PartyConservative
SpouseSophia Lees
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • politician
Known forMcLaren v Caldwell
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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.

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