Philip Owen

Philip Walter Owen (born March 11, 1933 – September 30, 2021) is a Canadian politician. He was the 36th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia from 1993 to 2002. He was one of Vancouver's longest serving mayors. His father was Walter S. Owen, who was Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1973 to 1978. He completed his education at Prince of Wales Secondary School and later New York University. In his late 20s, Owen started a textile business that later expanded to both Toronto and New York City. He became a director of the Vancouver Art Gallery, president of the Downtown Vancouver Association, chair of St. George’s School and was involved with many other local organizations.
Owen died of complications related to Parkinson's disease on September 30, 2021. He was 88 years old.