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Hugh Guthrie was an Ontario politician who served as a Liberal MP for South Wellington from 1900 to 1917, then as a Unionist/Conservative MP until 1935. He crossed the floor during the 1917 conscription crisis, joining Robert Borden's Union Government. He subsequently became a prominent Conservative, serving as Minister of Militia and Defence and later as Minister of Justice under R.B. Bennett.
| Field | Hugh Guthrie |
|---|---|
| Born | 1866 |
| Died | 1939 |
| Crossings | 1 |
| Years | 1917 |
| Parties | Liberal, Unionist |
| Avg Benefit Score | 4.0 |
| Cabinet | No |
| Senate | No |
| Re-elected | Yes |