C. C. Downey
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Clarence C. Downey, QC
(1897-June 8, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and municipal politician in Toronto
, Ontario
.
He was born in Toronto and was educated at the University of Toronto
and Osgoode Hall Law School
. He lived in the Toronto suburb of Swansea, and served on the Swansea Village Council from 1928 until 1945, as Councillor, Deputy Reeve, and Reeve. He was the senior partner in the law firm of Downey, Shand and Robertson, and was made a King’s Counsel in 1941. He was appointed a TTC
Commissioner in 1960, and served as Chairman from 1960 to 1963. He remained a Commissioner until 1968.
Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
(1897-June 8, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and municipal politician in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
.
He was born in Toronto and was educated at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
and Osgoode Hall Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School is a Canadian law school, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and affiliated with York University. Named after the first Chief Justice of Ontario, William Osgoode, the law school was established by The Law Society of Upper Canada in 1889 and was the only accredited law...
. He lived in the Toronto suburb of Swansea, and served on the Swansea Village Council from 1928 until 1945, as Councillor, Deputy Reeve, and Reeve. He was the senior partner in the law firm of Downey, Shand and Robertson, and was made a King’s Counsel in 1941. He was appointed a TTC
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
Commissioner in 1960, and served as Chairman from 1960 to 1963. He remained a Commissioner until 1968.