Donald MacDonald, O.C., LL.D.
President ot the Canadian Labour Congress
In office 1967 – 1974
Preceded by	Claude Jodoin
Succeeded by	Joe Morris
Constituency	Canada
Leader of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
In office 1941 – 1945
Preceded by	none
Succeeded by	Russell Cunningham
Constituency	Nova Scotia
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office October 28, 1941 – October 23, 1945
Preceded by	George Mackay Morrison (Liberal Party)
Succeeded by	John Smith MacIvor (Liberal Party)
Constituency	Cape Breton South
Majority	62 votes
Born	September 12, 1909 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died	September 25, 1986 Ottawa, Ontario
Political party	Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Occupation	Trade Unionist

Donald MacDonald, O.C., LL.D. (September 12, 1909 - September 25, 1986) was a Canadian social democratic politician and trade unionist who led the Nova Scotia Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and was elected as a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1941. In 1968 he was elected President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) ^[1] . The Canadian Labour Congress, or CLC (in French le Congrès du travail du Canada or CTC) is the central labour body in Canada to which most Canadian labour unions are affiliated. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ... The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was a Canadian political party founded in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, by a number of socialist, farm, co-operative and labour groups, and the League for Social Reconstruction. ... Russell Cunningham was Canadian social democratic politician from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English, French (Canadian Gaelic) [] Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total)  Ranked... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nova_Scotia. ... The Nova Scotia House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, located in Halifax. ... Cape Breton South is a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia , Canada. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nova_Scotia. ... 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Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location of the City of Ottawa in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Established 1850 as Town of Bytown Incorporated 1855 as City of Ottawa Amalgamated January 1, 2001 Mayor Larry OBrien Local government Ottawa City Council (21 councillors) MPs... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (de facto) Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 106 24... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ontario. ... The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was a Canadian political party founded in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, by a number of socialist, farm, co-operative and labour groups as well as the League for Social Reconstruction. ... 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Early life

He was born in Halifax on September 12, 1909. His family moved to Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island when he was still a boy. By age 17, he was working at the coal piers at the Sydney Steel Plant. His education included graduating from Sydney Academy High School and attending St. Francis Xavier University (St. F.X.) ^[2] . Halifax can refer to any of several things: // Australia Halifax Bay, North Queensland Canada Halifax Regional Municipality City of Halifax (dissolved city) Halifax County, Nova Scotia (dissolved county) Halifax (electoral district) Halifax International Airport Namibia Halifax Island United Kingdom Halifax, West Yorkshire Halifax (UK Parliament constituency) Halifax bank (formerly building... Downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia Sydney, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island Sydney (2001 pop. ... Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada NASA landsat photo of Cape Breton Island Cape Breton Island (French: île du Cap-Breton, Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Cheap Breatuinn, Míkmaq: Únamakika, simply: Cape Breton) is an island on the Atlantic coast of North America. ... St. ...

Early Union Experience

At the age of 21, Donald MacDonald became the president of the United Mine Workers (UMW) Local 4560. He worked at the pier throughout the 1930s ^[1] . United Mine Workers of America seal The United Mine Workers (UMW or UMWA) is a United States labor union that represents workers in mining. ...

CCF MLA

After the UMW strike of 1940, MacDonald wanted labour to have an active voice in the provincial legislature. He served on the Nova Scotia Co-operative Commonwealth Federation's (CCF) governing board known as the provincial council from 1940 until 1951. In 1941, he then ran for and won the CCF's nomination for the provincial electoral district (riding) of Cape Breton South. He won the 1941 provincial election by a mere 62 votes over Liberal incumbant MLA George Mackay Morrison ^[3]. Being one of only three CCF candidates elected, he became the leader of the CCF party in the Nova Scotia Assembly until 1945 ^[2]. The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) was a Canadian political party founded in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, by a number of socialist, farm, co-operative and labour groups, and the League for Social Reconstruction. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... Cape Breton South is a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia , Canada. ...

He ran for re-election in 1945, but lost another close election to Liberal John Smith MacIvor by 330 votes ^[4]. The CCF lost Cape Breton South, but still retained two seats on the island and in the House of Assembly. His successor as party leader, Russell Cunningham was elected in Cape Breton East in the 1945 election, making up for the loss of Cape Breton South. Russell McWhortor Cunningham (August 25, 1855–June 6, 1921) was an American Democratic politician who was the acting Governor of Alabama from April 25, 1904 to March 5, 1905. ... Cape Breton East was a provincial electoral district in Nova Scotia, Canada, that elected one member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. ...

Canadian Congress of Labour 1942-1956

In 1942, he joined the organizing staff of the Canadian Congress of Labour (CCL) and became the regional director of the Maritime Provinces after he stepped down from the Nova Scotia Assembly and leader of the Nova Scotia CCF ^[1]. In 1951, he became the CCL's secretary-treasurer and chief executive officer. He was very much apart of the organizational force, along with David Lewis, that created the Canada Labour Congress 1956 ^[2]. The Maritimes or Maritime provinces are a region of Canada on the Atlantic coast, consisting of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. ... David Lewis (born Loch), CC, MA (June 23, 1909-May 23, 1981) was a Russian-born Canadian labour lawyer and politician. ...

President of the CLC

He was elected to the secretary treasurer's position at the 1956 founding convention of the CLC. In 1967, during Canada's Centennial Year, MacDonald was appointed acting president of the CLC in September. The position formally became his when he was elected president in a 1968 convention. He served three two year terms and resigned in 1974^[2]. The Expo 67 site on le Sainte-H ne and le Notre-Dame The Canadian Centennial was a year long celebration held in 1967 when Canada celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. ...

During this period, he became the first non-European to be elected president of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. He retired in 1974 ^[1]. Claiming 157 million members in 225 affiliated organisations in 148 countries and territories, the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) came into being on December 7, 1949 following a split within the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). ...

Donald MacDonald was recognized for his contribution to Canada's business and political life. On December 22, 1972 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada^[5]. His other honours include: the Canadian Centennial Medal; the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country. ... The Front and Back view of the Canadian Centennial Medal The Canadian Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1967. ... The Bundesverdienstkreuz (the official name is Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) is the only general Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. ...

Donald MacDonald passed away on September 25, 1986.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} MACDOWELL, LAUREL SEFTON. MacDonald, Donald (HTML). The Canadian Encyclopedia. HISTOR!CA. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
2. ^ ^{a b c d} Donald MacDonald (HTML). Government of Canada. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
3. ^ Elections Returns, 1941 (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
4. ^ Elections Returns, 1945 (PDF). Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved on 2007-02-11.
5. ^ Honours, Order of Canada: Donald MacDonald, O.C., LL.D. (HTML). Governor General of Canada. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.

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