John Smith MacIvor

John Smith MacIvor (March 27, 1913 – June 12, 1957) was a lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Cape Breton South in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1945 to 1956 as a Liberal member.

John Smith MacIvor
MLA for Cape Breton South
In office 1945–1956
Preceded by	Donald C. MacDonald
Succeeded by	Donald C. MacNeil
Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
In office 1954–1956
Preceded by	W. S. Kennedy Jones
Succeeded by	Gordon E. Romkey
Personal details
Born	March 27, 1913 Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died	June 12, 1957(1957-06-12) (aged 44) Sydney River, Nova Scotia, Canada
Political party	Liberal
Occupation	lawyer

He was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, the son of Malcolm MacIvor and Catherine Smith. He was educated at Acadia University and Dalhousie University. MacIvor practiced law in Sydney and served as provincial magistrate from 1942 to 1945. He was chosen as speaker for the provincial assembly in 1954.^[1]