John Wise (Canadian politician)


John Wise, was a Canadian dairy cattle farmer and politician from Ontario.

Early years

Born in St. Thomas, Ontario Wise was a dairy farmer, but also was a local politician in St. Thomas - Elgin:
Wise was first elected as a Progressive Conservative to the House of Commons of Canada representing the riding of Elgin in 1972. He was re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, and 1984. In Joe Clark's cabinet he was the Minister of Agriculture. He was also Minister of Agriculture in Brian Mulroney's cabinet.

Retirement

Post politics Wise served on various agriculture related boards:
Wise retired as an MP in 1988 and retired to his farm. Wise was honorary founder and President of Soil Conservation Canada and cattle judge in Elgin County.

Death

Wise died January 9, 2013 at the age of 77 in London, Ontario.