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Ernest Lapointe, statesman

Ernest Lapointe, portrait (J. Russell & Sons). Ernest Lapointe · J. Russell & Sons · 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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Ernest Lapointe, born at Saint-Éloi, Quebec, was a federal Cabinet minister from 1921 to 1930 and from 1935 to 1941. He played an important part in governing the country and in its move toward autonomy, and represented Canadians in national, imperial and international affairs. He died in Montréal and is buried in Rivière-du-Loup.

Scope & context

Lapointe as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Ernest Lapointe National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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