Stanley McKeen
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Stanley Stewart McKeen (March 18, 1897 – December 1, 1966) was a British Columbia businessman and politician.
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The Honourable Stanley McKeen | |
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Senator for British Columbia | |
In office January 27, 1947 – December 1, 1966 | |
Appointed by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Point Grey | |
In office 1933–1937 | |
Succeeded by | Royal Maitland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1897-03-18)March 18, 1897 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
Died | December 1, 1966(1966-12-01) (aged 69) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | Businessman |
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McKeen was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. He founded the family's tugboat business, Straits Towing Limited, and was also chairman of Union Steamships. He also sat on the boards of directors of B.C. Forest Products Ltd, Burrard Dry Dock Ltd. and Decks-McBride Ltd.[1]