George Elliott Casey

George Elliott Casey (March 24, 1850 – November 30, 1903) was a Canadian journalist and political figure from Ontario.

He represented Elgin West in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1900 as a Liberal member.

[1] He was born in Southwold Township, Canada West in 1850,[1] the son of William Casey, an Irish immigrant, and Sarah Elliott.

[1] He also contributed to the St. Thomas Journal and the London Advertiser and served as president of the Canadian Press Association.

Casey was the driving force behind federal civil service reform aimed at reducing patronage.