John Armstrong MacKelvie facts for kids
John Armstrong MacKelvie (born September 14, 1865 – died June 4, 1924) was an important person in Canadian politics. He was a journalist and editor before becoming a Member of Parliament (MP) for British Columbia. He represented the area called Yale in the House of Commons of Canada from 1920 until he passed away in 1924. He was part of the Conservative Party.
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Who Was John MacKelvie?
John Armstrong MacKelvie was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. His parents were Thomas M. MacKelvie and Sarah Jane Armstrong. He grew up and later became a well-known journalist and editor.
Early Life and Moves
As a young man, John MacKelvie moved around Canada quite a bit. In 1883, he moved to Calgary. Then, in 1888, he moved to Vancouver. The very next year, in 1889, he settled in Vernon. In 1882, he married Jessie Stewart McIntyre.
A Career in Journalism and Public Service
Before becoming a politician, John MacKelvie had an interesting career. He served with the Alberta Mounted Rifles during the North-West Rebellion. This was an important event in Canadian history. Later, he became the editor of the Vernon News, a local newspaper. From 1912 to 1913, he also worked for the British Columbia government. He was part of a special group called a Royal Commission on Labour. This group studied how people worked and what could be done to make things better for them.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
John MacKelvie first became a Member of Parliament in 1920. This happened during a special election called a by-election. A by-election takes place when an MP leaves their job before the next general election. In this case, the previous MP, Martin Burrell, had to leave his position. John MacKelvie won this election and became the MP for Yale. He served in the House of Commons, which is where Canada's laws are made.
His Legacy
John MacKelvie continued to serve as a Member of Parliament until his death. He passed away in Ottawa on June 4, 1924, when he was 58 years old. He died while still holding his political office.
