Former premier of Ontario, William (Bill) Davis, has died.
His family issued a statement saying Davis yesterday morning in Brampton at the age of 92.
Davis served as the 18th premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985.
Please read my full statement on the passing of Bill Davis: https://t.co/v2fjY4KiZu
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family of @WilliamGDavisPC, Ontario’s 18th premier. He served the people of Ontario with dignity and class. We will be lowering flags to half-mast across the province in his honour.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) August 8, 2021
Bill Davis was an exceptional Canadian and an outstanding public servant. His devotion to the people of Ontario and to our country defined his life. I am forever grateful for his role in helping forge the new Conservative Party of Canada and for his wise and generous counsel.
— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) August 8, 2021