James Armstrong Richardson
| James Armstrong Richardson, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
James Armstrong Richardson March 28, 1922 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Died | May 17, 2004 (Aged 82) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | The Honourable James Armstrong Richardson |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament, Canada; Cabinet Minister, politician, benefactor, grain merchant |
| Known for | Grain exporting |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley (m. ) |
James Armstrong Richardson, PC (March 28, 1922 – May 17, 2004) was a Canadian Cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau, and a Winnipeg businessman.
Richardson was born on March 28, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to James Armstrong Richardson, Sr. and Muriel (née) Sprague. He attended St. John's-Ravenscourt School. He attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and earned a B.A. in Political Science and Economics.
After university, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served as an anti-submarine pilot based in Iceland and Labrador during World War II. He finished his war service with the rank of pilot officer. For his service, he was awarded the following: War Medal 1939-1945 the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp, the 1939-1945 Star and the Atlantic Star.
Following the war, Richardson joined the family owned grain company, James Richardson and Sons, and became Chief Executive Officer and chairman in 1966.
He left the company to enter politics, winning a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the 1968 election as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South. Richardson defeated future provincial cabinet minister Bud Sherman, his Progressive Conservative opponent.
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