Preceded by Joseph-Eloi Fontaine Name Alphonse Fournier | Role Politician Died October 8, 1961 Children Roy Fournier | |
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Born March 24, 1893Methuen, Massachusetts ( 1893-03-24 ) Relations Joseph-Celestin Nadon, cousin Portfolio Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (1948–1953)Liberal Party House Leader (1948–1953) | ||
Alphonse Fournier, PC (March 24, 1893 – October 8, 1961) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, he was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons representing the Quebec riding of Hull in the 1930 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1935, 1940, 1945, and 1949.
From 1942 to 1953, he was the Minister of Public Works. From 1948 to 1953, he was the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Liberal Party House Leader.
His, son, Roy Fournier, was also a member of the Quebec parliament and solicitor general for the province of Quebec.
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