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Saunderson, William John

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Title Sub-Lieutenant (RCN(R))
Official Number U-66090; O-65112
 
Birth 00/00/1934 Death (nk)
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Awards FCA; FCPA; Honorary Doctorate from University of Ottawa and Trinity College (University of Toronto).
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Biography
In 1956 he gradutaed from the University of Toronto with a BA. He was a certified accountant. After graduation, he worked as an accountant with Clarkson and Gordon. He co-founded Spectre Investment Counsel Ltd. in 1971, and worked with the Ontario Pension Commission from 1972 to 1983. Saunderson also had financial ties to the cigarette industry, which became controversial after he entered political life. He was elected as the Progressive Conservative MPP for Eglinton Riding 1995-1999 and served as Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism; June 26, 1995 — October 10, 1997. He was the brother of Peter George Saunderson.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) 1952. In 1952-1955 he served in HMCS York for UNTD. He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/05/1955). In 1955 he served in HMCS York. (He was released.)
 
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Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD);
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