Robert William Macaulay was a Canadian politician.
10 Facts About Robert Macaulay
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Robert Macaulay's father served as an MPP and a cabinet minister in the government of George Henry in the 1930s.
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Robert Macaulay attended Upper Canada College before enlisting in the army during World War II where he served with the 48th Highlanders.
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Robert Macaulay was called to the bar in 1948 and worked in the field for over 50 years.
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Robert Macaulay was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as the Progressive Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament for the Toronto riding of Riverdale in the 1951 Ontario election.
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Robert Macaulay was re-elected three times and served for 13 years.
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Robert Macaulay was appointed as a vice-chairman of Ontario Hydro.
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When Frost retired, Robert Macaulay ran to succeed him in the 1961 Progressive Conservative leadership convention finishing third on the fifth ballot.
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Robert Macaulay retained his seat in the 1963 Ontario election, but he resigned from cabinet shortly afterwards citing health reasons.
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Robert Macaulay remained in the legislature until May 1964 when he resigned his seat and returned to private life.