Age, Biography and Wiki
James Gillies (James McPhail Gillies) was born on 2 November, 1924 in Teeswater, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover James Gillies's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
| Popular As |
James McPhail Gillies |
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| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
2 November, 1924 |
| Birthday |
2 November |
| Birthplace |
Teeswater, Ontario, Canada |
| Date of death |
2015 |
| Died Place |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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James Gillies Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, James Gillies height not available right now. We will update James Gillies's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Gillies's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Louise Matson (m. 30 December 1953)
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| Wife |
Elizabeth Louise Matson (m. 30 December 1953) |
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James Gillies Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Gillies worth at the age of 91 years old? James Gillies’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated James Gillies's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
James McPhail (Jim) Gillies, CM (2 November 1924 – 13 December 2015) was a politician and economist in Canada.
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944 during World War II.
In 1945 he continued his education in the United States at Brown University and Indiana University at Bloomington.
He joined the faculty of University of California, Los Angeles's Graduate School of Management in 1951 and remained there until his return to Canada in 1965 where he was the first dean of York University's Faculty of Administrative Studies, now named the Schulich School of Business.
Gillies was chair of the Ontario Economic Council in 1971 and 1972.
He was a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1972 to 1979 who was elected in the Toronto, Ontario riding of Don Valley.
He taught economics at the Faculty of Administrative Studies at York University and was sought after for commentary on economic issues.
Gillies attended public and secondary school in Teeswater, Ontario.
He then went to London, Ontario to attend University of Western Ontario.
Gillies ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1972 federal election.
He was elected in the riding of Don Valley defeating Liberal incumbent Robert Kaplan by 6,135 votes.
He was re-elected in 1974 and left federal office after completing his term in the 30th Canadian Parliament.
In 1976, Gillies was a candidate for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, placing 9th out of 11 candidates and withdrawing after the first ballot.
He was a senior policy advisor to Prime Minister Joe Clark in the brief PC government of 1979-80.
He was named a professor emeritus of the Schulich School of Business and continued to provide commentary on economic matters.
He died on 13 December 2015, aged 91.
There is a James McPhail Gillies fonds at Library and Archives Canada.
Archival reference number is R3294.
