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Rodolphe Lemieux and the Lemieux Act

Rodolphe Lemieux, April 1917 (Topley Studio). Rodolphe Lemieux · William James Topley · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Rodolphe Lemieux, MP for Gaspé and Rouville, served as Solicitor General, Postmaster General, Minister of Labour and Minister of Marine, and was Speaker of the House of Commons from 1922 to 1930. His Lemieux Act of 1907 introduced arbitration to Canadian labour relations, and as Laurier’s principal Quebec lieutenant he opposed conscription while urging voluntary enlistment.

Scope & context

Lemieux as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Rodolphe Lemieux National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text