Clifford William Downey (May 24, 1928 – May 3, 2018) was a farmer who served as a Canadian federal politician from 1968 to 1972.[1] After leaving Parliament he became active in farmers rights movements.

Cliff Downey
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Battle River
In office
1968–1972
Preceded byRobert Fair
Succeeded byHarry Kuntz
Personal details
Born(1928-05-24)May 24, 1928
Castor, Alberta, Canada
DiedMay 3, 2018(2018-05-03) (aged 89)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Canada
Residence(s)Edmonton, Alberta
Professionfarmer

Downey was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1968 federal election. He defeated four other candidates in a landslide to win his only term in office. He retired from federal politics in 1972. Downey served on the Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs and the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections during his time in Parliament.

After leaving Parliament he became a member of the Alberta Surface Rights Board, and a Farmers Advocate of Alberta member and had been lobbying for surface rights for 20 years before retiring in 2006.[2]

He was a native of Castor, Alberta, and has seven children, and two stepdaughters, including former MLA Brian C. Downey. He resided in Edmonton with his wife, Frances.[3] Downey died on May 3, 2018, at the age of 89.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1968). Communiqu ̌. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  2. ^ Mike Byfield (September 15, 2006). "Neighbours At Last - Energy And Agriculture Learn To Cooperate". DOB Magazine. Retrieved 2007-09-05.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ ECA Review. "Downey, Brian Clifford". ecareview.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  4. ^ "Clifford William Downey | Edmonton's Burial & Cremation Professionals | Trinity Funeral Home Ltd".
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