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Monty Davidson
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| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1975–1981 |
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| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Bill Barlow |
| Constituency | Cambridge |
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| Born |
Montgomery Bryden Davidson
October 23, 1935 |
| Died | 26 March 2017 (aged 81) Cambridge, Ontario |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Spouse | Margaret |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Occupation | Textile worker, Labour activist |
Montgomery Bryden "Monty" Davidson (born October 23, 1935 – died March 26, 2017) was a Canadian politician. He was a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). He served as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the area of Cambridge. He held this role from 1975 to 1981. An MPP is like a representative who helps make laws for a province.
Early Life and Work
Monty Davidson started working at a textile factory when he was only 15 years old. This factory was in Galt, Ontario. By the age of 17, he became a "shop steward." A shop steward is a person who represents other workers in a factory or workplace. They help make sure workers are treated fairly.
Monty Davidson also worked as a union organizer. He was a staff representative for the Textile Workers Union of America. Unions are groups that help workers get better pay, safer conditions, and fair treatment. He spent a lot of his life helping working people.
Monty Davidson's Political Career
In 1975, Monty Davidson decided to run for politics. He became a candidate for the NDP in the new area called Cambridge. In the election, he won against the Liberal candidate, Claudette Millar.
He was elected again in 1977. This time, he won against Bill Barlow from the Progressive Conservative Party. In 1981, he ran for election once more. However, he lost to Bill Barlow that year.
During his time as an MPP, Monty Davidson was part of the "opposition." This means his party was not the one in charge of the government. He worked with other NDP leaders like Stephen Lewis and Michael Cassidy.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving politics in 1981, Monty Davidson continued to help workers. He took a job with the Occupational Health and Safety Branch of the Ontario Federation of Labour. This group works to make sure workplaces are safe for everyone. He said he was lucky to find work in an area he knew well.
Later, he worked at the Workers Health and Safety Centre in Cambridge. He retired from this job in 1999.
Monty Davidson passed away on March 26, 2017. He was married to Margaret for 62 years, and they had six children. The NDP group in Cambridge created an award in his honor. This award celebrates his long-time dedication to helping working people.
