Ron Ritchie
Ronald Stuart Ritchie | |
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Ron Ritchie at the ceremony at which he was inducted to the Order of Canada, June 2005 | |
| Member of Parliament for York East | |
| In office May 22, 1979 – February 18, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | David Collenette |
| Succeeded by | David Collenette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1918 |
| Died | August 18, 2007 (aged 89) |
| Party | Progressive Conservative Party of Canada |
| Profession | Economist |
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Ronald Stuart Ritchie, CM (July 4, 1918 - August 18, 2007) was a Canadian economist, business leader, public servant, writer, and politician. He is best known for his role in founding the Institute for Research on Public Policy, but also served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada during the Joe Clark government.