Hugh John Macdonald (Edmonton politician)

Hugh John MacDonald KC (November 11, 1898 – March 2, 1965) was a Canadian provincial politician and judge from Alberta.

He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1940 to 1944, sitting as a member of the anti-SC Unity League (a.k.a., the Independent Citizens' Association) for the constituency of Edmonton.

MacDonald served on the Edmonton City Council for six years and was a judge and lawyer.

[1][2][3] Hugh John Macdonald was born in South Hanson, Massachusetts on November 11, 1898, to a Canadian father from Cape Breton.

[3][4] Macdonald took a strong interest in the University of Alberta, serving in the Senate and on the Board of Governors and as president of the Alumni Association.