James Simpson (1873-1938)
Born in England in 1873, Jimmie Simpson came to Canada at the age of 14. Starting as a factory worker, he became a printer and reporter covering City Hall activities for the Toronto Daily Star. One of the founders of the Canadian Labour Party, and active in the Co-operative Commonwealth Foundation (C.C.F), he supported numerous labour reforms. He served for many years in public office and was elected mayor of Toronto in 1935.
Plaque via Alan L. Brown's site Toronto Plaques. Full page here.