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{{Short description|Canadian Member of Parliament}}
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| honorific-prefix = [[The Honourable]]
| name = Lionel Chevrier
| name = Lionel Chevrier
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| honorific-suffix = {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|PC|CC|QC|size=100%}}
| image = Lionel Chevrier.jpg
| image = Lionel Chevrier.jpg
| caption = Chevrier in 1945
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| constituency_MP = [[Stormont (electoral district)|Stormont]]
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| office = [[High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom|Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]]
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| parliament = Canadian
| predecessor = [[Frank Thomas Shaver]]
| primeminister = [[Lester B. Pearson]]
| successor = [[Albert Lavigne]]
| term_start = February 6, 1964
| term_start = 1935
| term_end = March 30, 1967
| term_end = 1954
| predecessor = [[George A. Drew]]
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| successor = [[Charles Ritchie (diplomat)|Charles Ritchie]]
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| constituency_MP2 = [[Laurier (electoral district)|Laurier]]
|office1 = [[Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada|Minister of Justice<br />Attorney General of Canada]]
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| parliament2 = Canadian
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|primeminister1 = Lester B. Pearson
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| predecessor2 = [[J.-Eugène Lefrançois]]
|term_start1 = April 22, 1963
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| successor2 = [[Fernand Leblanc]]
| term_start2 = 1957
|term_end1 = February 2, 1964
|predecessor1 = [[Donald Fleming]]
| term_end2 = 1964
|successor1 = [[Guy Favreau]]
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| office3 = [[High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom|Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom]]
| predecessor3 = [[George A. Drew]]
| office2 = [[President of the Privy Council]]
| primeminister2 = [[Louis St. Laurent]]
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| successor3 = [[Charles Ritchie (diplomat)|Charles Ritchie]]
| term_start2 = April 25, 1957
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| primeminister3 = [[Lester Pearson]]
| term_start3 = 1964
| term_end2 = June 20, 1957
| term_end3 = 1967
| predecessor2 = Louis St. Laurent
| successor2 = [[John Diefenbaker]]
| office3 = [[Minister of Transport (Canada)|Minister of Transport]]
| primeminister3 = [[W. L. Mackenzie King]]<br />Louis St. Laurent
| term_start3 = April 18, 1945
| term_end3 = June 30, 1954
| predecessor3 = [[Joseph-Enoil Michaud]]
| successor3 = [[George Carlyle Marler]]
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| riding4 = [[Laurier (federal electoral district)|Laurier]]
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| parliament4 = Canadian
| term_start4 = June 10, 1957
| term_end4 = December 27, 1963
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| predecessor4 = [[J.-Eugène Lefrançois]]
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| successor4 = [[Fernand Leblanc]]
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| riding5 = [[Stormont (electoral district)|Stormont]]
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| parliament5 = Canadian
| term_start5 = October 14, 1935
| term_end5 = June 30, 1954
| predecessor5 = [[Frank Thomas Shaver]]
| successor5 = [[Albert Lavigne]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|1903|04|02}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1903|04|02}}
| birth_place = Cornwall, Ontario
| birth_place = [[Cornwall, Ontario]], Canada
| death_date = {{death date and age|1987|07|08|1903|04|02}}
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'''Lionel Chevier''', {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|PC|CC|QC}} (April 2, 1903 &ndash; July 8, 1987) was a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[Canadian House of Commons|Member of Parliament]] and [[cabinet minister]].
'''Lionel Chevrier''' {{Post-nominals|country=CAN|PC|CC|QC}} (April 2, 1903 – July 8, 1987) was a Canadian politician who was a [[House of Commons of Canada|Member of Parliament]] and [[cabinet minister]].


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
Born in [[Cornwall, Ontario]], the son of former Cornwall mayor Joseph E. Chevrier, he was educated in Cornwall, at the [[University of Ottawa]], the [[University of Montreal]] and [[Osgoode Hall Law School|Osgoode Hall]] law school<ref>https://books.google.de/books?id=p530BwAAQBAJ&pg=PA64&lpg=PA64&dq=lionel+chevrier+osgoode+hall+law+school&source=bl&ots=LqlNyEGks6&sig=ekn2LuCFxpEhHSBpyZJQEqx-5u0&hl=de&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjo8My30JfPAhUBOhoKHQJ-D40Q6AEIMDAB#v=onepage&q=lionel%20chevrier%20osgoode%20hall%20law%20school&f=false</ref>. Chevrier was called to the bar in 1928 and was named [[King's Counsel]] in 1939. He married Lucienne Brûlé in 1932. He was first elected as a [[Liberal Party of Canada|Liberal]] candidate in the [[Ontario]] riding of [[Stormont (electoral district)|Stormont]] in the [[Canadian federal election, 1935|1935 federal election]]. He was re-elected in the [[Canadian federal election, 1940|1940]], [[Canadian federal election, 1945|1945]], [[Canadian federal election, 1949|1949]], and [[Canadian federal election, 1953|1953 elections]]. He resigned in 1954, when he was appointed the first president of the [[Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority]]. Returning to politics, he was elected in the [[Canadian federal election, 1957|1957 election]] in the [[Quebec]] riding of [[Laurier—Sainte-Marie|Laurier]]. He was re-elected in the [[Canadian federal election, 1958|1958]], [[Canadian federal election, 1962|1962]], and [[Canadian federal election, 1963|1963 elections]].
Born in [[Cornwall, Ontario]], the son of former Cornwall mayor Joseph E. Chevrier, he was educated in Cornwall, at the [[University of Ottawa]], the [[University of Montreal]] and [[Osgoode Hall]]. Chevrier was called to the bar in 1928 and was named [[King's Counsel]] in 1939. He married Lucienne Brûlé in 1932. He was first elected as a [[Liberal Party of Canada|Liberal]] candidate in the [[Ontario]] riding of [[Stormont (electoral district)|Stormont]] in the [[1935 Canadian federal election|1935 federal election]]. He was re-elected in the [[1940 Canadian federal election|1940]], [[1945 Canadian federal election|1945]], [[1949 Canadian federal election|1949]], and [[1953 Canadian federal election|1953 elections]]. He resigned in 1954, when he was appointed the first president of the [[Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority]]. Returning to politics, he was elected in the [[1957 Canadian federal election|1957 election]] in the [[Quebec]] riding of [[Laurier—Sainte-Marie|Laurier]]. He was re-elected in the [[1958 Canadian federal election|1958]], [[1962 Canadian federal election|1962]], and [[1963 Canadian federal election|1963 elections]].

[[Image:16th Canadian Ministry.jpg|thumb|right|Lionel Chevrier and colleagues in the 16th Canadian Ministry (Rear, L-R): Hons. J. J. McCann, Paul Martin, Joseph Jean, J. A. Glen, Brooke Claxton, Alphonse Fournier, Ernest Bertrand, A. G. L. McNaughton, Lionel Chevrier, D. C. Abbott, D. L. MacLaren Date]]
[[Image:16th Canadian Ministry.jpg|thumb|right|Lionel Chevrier and colleagues in the 16th Canadian Ministry (Rear, L-R): Hons. J. J. McCann, Paul Martin, Joseph Jean, J. A. Glen, Brooke Claxton, Alphonse Fournier, Ernest Bertrand, A. G. L. McNaughton, Lionel Chevrier, D. C. Abbott, D. L. MacLaren Date]]

From 1943 to 1945, he was Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Munitions and Supply. From 1945 to 1954, he was the [[Minister of Transport (Canada)|Minister of Transport]]. He was President of the Privy Council from April 25, 1957 to June 20, 1957. From 1963 to 1964, he was the [[Minister of Justice (Canada)|Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada]]. From 1957 to 1963, he was the Official Opposition House Leader and Liberal Party House Leader.
From 1943 to 1945, he was Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Munitions and Supply. From 1945 to 1954, he was the [[Minister of Transport (Canada)|Minister of Transport]]. He was President of the Privy Council from April 25, 1957 to June 20, 1957. From 1963 to 1964, he was the [[Minister of Justice (Canada)|Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada]]. From 1957 to 1963, he was the Official Opposition House Leader and Liberal Party House Leader.


He resigned from the House of Commons in 1964 to become the [[List of Canadian High Commissioners to the United Kingdom|Canadian High Commissioner in London]]. He held that position until 1967.
He resigned from the House of Commons in 1964 to become the [[List of Canadian High Commissioners to the United Kingdom|Canadian High Commissioner in London]]. He held that position until 1967.


Chevrier served as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the [[Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders]] from 1948 - 1956 and as Honorary Colonel from 1956 - 1961.
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In 1967, he was made a Companion of the [[Order of Canada]]. In 1997, [[Canada Post]] issued a stamp in his honour.


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In 1967, he was made a Companion of the [[Order of Canada]]. In 1997, [[Canada Post]] issued a stamp in his honour.
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==References==
==References==
* {{Canadian Parliament links|ID=e2b15c2f-35a6-4e4e-8e52-a4357fdebc0d}}
* {{Canadian Parliament links|ID=11026}}
* [http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=fonandcol&id=99082&lang=eng Lionel Chevrier fonds] - [[Library and Archives Canada]].
*{{cite web | title=Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: a history, 1784-1945|work=JG Harkness (1946)| url =http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=8653 | accessdate = 2007-10-13}}
* {{cite web|title=Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: a history, 1784-1945 |work=JG Harkness (1946) |url=http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=8653 |access-date=2007-10-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929095850/http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=8653 |archive-date=2007-09-29 }}
*[http://www.international.gc.ca/department/history-histoire/hplPeople-en.asp?lan=1 Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Complete List of Posts]
* [http://www.international.gc.ca/department/history-histoire/hplPeople-en.asp?lan=1 Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Complete List of Posts] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005081341/http://www.international.gc.ca/department/history-histoire/hplPeople-en.asp?lan=1 |date=2013-10-05 }}
*{{Canadian honour|Type=orc|ID=1884|accessdate=26 May 2010}}
* {{Canadian honour|Type=orc|ID=1884|accessdate=26 May 2010}}


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Latest revision as of 15:07, 15 October 2024

The Honourable
Lionel Chevrier
PC CC QC
Chevrier in 1945
Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
In office
February 6, 1964 – March 30, 1967
Prime MinisterLester B. Pearson
Preceded byGeorge A. Drew
Succeeded byCharles Ritchie
Minister of Justice
Attorney General of Canada
In office
April 22, 1963 – February 2, 1964
Prime MinisterLester B. Pearson
Preceded byDonald Fleming
Succeeded byGuy Favreau
President of the Privy Council
In office
April 25, 1957 – June 20, 1957
Prime MinisterLouis St. Laurent
Preceded byLouis St. Laurent
Succeeded byJohn Diefenbaker
Minister of Transport
In office
April 18, 1945 – June 30, 1954
Prime MinisterW. L. Mackenzie King
Louis St. Laurent
Preceded byJoseph-Enoil Michaud
Succeeded byGeorge Carlyle Marler
Member of Parliament
for Laurier
In office
June 10, 1957 – December 27, 1963
Preceded byJ.-Eugène Lefrançois
Succeeded byFernand Leblanc
Member of Parliament
for Stormont
In office
October 14, 1935 – June 30, 1954
Preceded byFrank Thomas Shaver
Succeeded byAlbert Lavigne
Personal details
Born(1903-04-02)April 2, 1903
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 8, 1987(1987-07-08) (aged 84)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Profession
  • Diplomat
  • Barrister
  • Solicitor
  • Lawyer
  • Counsel
  • High Commissioner
  • Ambassador

Lionel Chevrier PC CC QC (April 2, 1903 – July 8, 1987) was a Canadian politician who was a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister.

Life and career

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Born in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of former Cornwall mayor Joseph E. Chevrier, he was educated in Cornwall, at the University of Ottawa, the University of Montreal and Osgoode Hall. Chevrier was called to the bar in 1928 and was named King's Counsel in 1939. He married Lucienne Brûlé in 1932. He was first elected as a Liberal candidate in the Ontario riding of Stormont in the 1935 federal election. He was re-elected in the 1940, 1945, 1949, and 1953 elections. He resigned in 1954, when he was appointed the first president of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority. Returning to politics, he was elected in the 1957 election in the Quebec riding of Laurier. He was re-elected in the 1958, 1962, and 1963 elections.

Lionel Chevrier and colleagues in the 16th Canadian Ministry (Rear, L-R): Hons. J. J. McCann, Paul Martin, Joseph Jean, J. A. Glen, Brooke Claxton, Alphonse Fournier, Ernest Bertrand, A. G. L. McNaughton, Lionel Chevrier, D. C. Abbott, D. L. MacLaren Date

From 1943 to 1945, he was Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Munitions and Supply. From 1945 to 1954, he was the Minister of Transport. He was President of the Privy Council from April 25, 1957 to June 20, 1957. From 1963 to 1964, he was the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. From 1957 to 1963, he was the Official Opposition House Leader and Liberal Party House Leader.

He resigned from the House of Commons in 1964 to become the Canadian High Commissioner in London. He held that position until 1967.

Chevrier served as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders from 1948 - 1956 and as Honorary Colonel from 1956 - 1961.

In 1967, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1997, Canada Post issued a stamp in his honour.

1935 Canadian federal election: Stormont
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal Lionel Chevrier 9,233
  Conservative Frank Thomas Shaver 6,655
Reconstruction Nathan Copeland 980
1940 Canadian federal election: Stormont
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal Lionel Chevrier 10,197
  National Government Elzéar Emard 6,202
1945 Canadian federal election: Stormont
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal Lionel Chevrier 11,702
  Progressive Conservative John Allan Phillips 6,016
  Co-operative Commonwealth John Charles Steer 991
1949 Canadian federal election: Stormont
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal Lionel Chevrier 12,639
  Progressive Conservative Frank Thomas Shaver 6,670
  Co-operative Commonwealth Alexander Francis Mullin 1,283
  Union of Electors Amour St-Lucien 252
1953 Canadian federal election: Stormont
Party Candidate Votes
  Liberal Lionel Chevrier 13,503b
  Progressive Conservative John Lawrence McDonald 7,244

References

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  • Lionel Chevrier – Parliament of Canada biography
  • Lionel Chevrier fonds - Library and Archives Canada.
  • "Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: a history, 1784-1945". JG Harkness (1946). Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Complete List of Posts Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
  • Office of the Governor General of Canada. Order of Canada citation. Queen's Printer for Canada. Retrieved 26 May 2010
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Transport
1945–1954 		Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Privy Council
1957 		Vacant
Preceded by Minister of Justice
1963–1964 		Succeeded by


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