John Keith McBroom Laird

John Keith McBroom Laird (12 January 1907 – 12 November 1985) was a Canadian author, barrister, and solicitor. He was a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, a well-known tax lawyer in Windsor, and a law partner of Paul Martin, Sr., who was the father of Prime Minister Paul Martin.

The Hon. John Keith McBroom Laird
Senator for Windsor, Ontario
In office 1967–1982
Appointed by	Lester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born	(1907-01-12)January 12, 1907 Blenheim, Ontario
Died	November 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78)
Political party	Liberal
Committees	Chair, Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (1974-1979)

He served as Senator for Windsor, Ontario in the Federal Parliament from 6 April 1967 until 12 January 1982.

Personal life

Laird was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada.

Political relatives

• Sir Alexander Stevenson (1860–1936) Edinburgh Lord Provost - 1st cousin, twice removed^{[citation needed]}
• Lord James Stevenson (1873–1926) Member of House of Lords - 2nd cousin, once removed^{[citation needed]}
• Stewart Stevenson (born 1946) Member of the Scottish Parliament - 3rd cousin^{[citation needed]}

External links

• John Keith McBroom Laird – Parliament of Canada biography