Eric Cook
Eric Cook | |
|---|---|
| Senator for St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office 1964–1984 | |
| Appointed by | Lester B. Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 July 1909 St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Died | 23 August 1986 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Newfoundlander, Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal (1964 - 1982) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1982 - 1984) |
Eric Cook (26 July 1909 – 23 August 1986) was a Canadian politician.
Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was a lawyer, businessman and a city councillor in St. John's. He was also the president of the Newfoundland Liberal party. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada in 1964 representing the senatorial division of St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador. He sat a member of the Liberal caucus until 1982 when he resigned and sat as an Independent.
References
[edit]- "Eric Cook Former Liberal senator twice split from his party". The Globe and Mail. 1986-08-26.
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