Angus Morrison (politician)

Angus Morrison, QC (January 20, 1822 – June 10, 1882) was a Canadian lawyer and political figure in Ontario.

He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1822 and came to Upper Canada with his father in 1830; they later moved to York (Toronto).

Morrison joined the law office of his older brother, Joseph, as a clerk in 1839, was called to the bar in 1845 and opened his own practice in Toronto.

During his time in office, Morrison helped promote the development of transportation links within the province.

During his time as mayor, he helped establish the Credit Valley Railway and negotiated an agreement with Ottawa to have the city take over the exhibition grounds.