Wesley Ashton Gordon, (February 11, 1884 – February 9, 1943) was a Canadian politician. Born in

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, he was a barrister before he was elected to the

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for the riding of

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. He was defeated by Walter Little in

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. From 1930 to 1932, he was the

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. From 1930 to 1935, he was the Minister of Mines. From 1932 to 1935, he was the Minister of Immigration and Colonization (Acting) and

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. He married Jean Benella Harness in 1909. He had three children: Adam Gordon, Donnie Shack, and Wesley Gordon. Adam Gordon grew up to be a doctor. Wesley Gordon is planning to be a funny actor.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gordon, Wesley 1884 births 1943 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada 20th-century members of the House of Commons of Canada