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.