Harry McKay (politician)

Henry Cartmell "Harry" McKay (March 29, 1925[1] – 1987[2]) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Fernie in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1960 to 1966 as a Liberal.

Harry McKay
Judge on the Supreme Court of British Columbia
In office
1971–1980s
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Fernie
In office
1960 – 1966
County Court Judge of Nanaimo
In office
1967 – 1971
For other people named Henry McKay, see Henry McKay.

He was born in Michel, British Columbia, the son of Walter McKay and Ann Cartmell, and was educated there. In 1947, he married Jean Cameron Hooker.[1] McKay ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1953. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in the newly created riding of Kootenay East in 1966.[3]

After leaving politics, McKay was named a county court judge for Nanaimo. In 1971, he was named to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.[4]

In passing sentence on convicted child killer Clifford Olson, McKay said "There is no punishment in a civilized society that is adequate ... it is my considered opinion that you should never be granted parole ... It would be foolhardy to ever allow you to be at large."[5]

References
  1. Normandin, P G (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965.
  2. "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. May 30, 1987. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
  3. "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  4. Harvey, Edward B (2008). The Lansdowne era: Victoria College, 1946-1963. McGill-Queen's Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-7735-3436-0. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
  5. "Olson pleads guilty to 11 BC murders". Montreal Gazette. January 15, 1982. p. 16. Retrieved 2012-01-02.


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