Post War
Forgoing a promising military career, Matthews returned to Canadian business life and he was appointed to directorships with Excelsior Life, Dome Mines and Standard Broadcasting. He was chairman of Massey-Ferguson from April 19, 1978 to December 12, 1978 and president of the Argus Corporation. In politics, he served as President of the Liberal Party of Canada in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
He served as Colonel commandant of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery from 1964 to 1969.
Matthews was considered for the post of Governor General but his strong party allegiance precluded him.
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