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John G. Williams (Canadian politician)

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John G. Williams
Member of Parliament
for Edmonton—St. Albert
In office
October 25, 1993 – October 14, 2008
Preceded byWalter Van De Walle
Succeeded byBrent Rathgeber
Personal details
Born(1946-12-31)December 31, 1946
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
DiedJuly 15, 2024(2024-07-15) (aged 77)
Political partyConservative
SpouseChristine Botchway
ResidenceSt. Albert, Alberta
ProfessionAccountant

John Glass Williams (December 31, 1946 – July 15, 2024) was a Canadian politician who was a Conservative Member of Parliament, representing Edmonton—St. Albert from 1993 to 2008. Originally associated with the Reform Party, he was a member of the Conservatives since its formation in 2003.

Life and career

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Williams was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on December 31, 1946. He was a long-time chair of the Public Accounts Committee in the House of Commons of Canada.

In August 2006, he announced that he would not be seeking re-election in the next federal election.[1]

Williams died on July 15, 2024, at the age of 77.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Edmonton-St. Albert MP won't run again". CBC News. August 11, 2006.
  2. ^ "Remembering the life of John Glass WILLIAMS". edmontonjournal.remembering.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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Political offices
Preceded by Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee
1997–2005
Succeeded by