edgar_benson_bcom_lld08
1949
Edgar Benson (BCom) LLD’08, passed away on Sept. 2 in Ottawa, at the age of 88. After completing his degree, he became a widely respected and distinguished accountant who practised his profession in Kingston and taught at QSB. He was elected to Parliament in 1962 and represented the riding of Kingston and the Islands for 10 years. During that time, he held many roles in the governments of Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence. After retiring from politics in 1972, he was the President of the Canadian Transport Commission for 10 years. Between 1982 and 1985, he served as Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland.