Chesley William Carter

Chesley William Carter (July 29, 1902 – January 14, 1994) was a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the riding of Burin—Burgeo and a senator for Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Honourable Chesley William Carter
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Burin—Burgeo
In office June 27, 1949 – November 8, 1965
Preceded by	Riding created
Succeeded by	Don Jamieson
Senator for the Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador
In office July 8, 1966 – July 28, 1977
Appointed by	Lester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born	(1902-07-29)July 29, 1902 Pass Island, Newfoundland
Died	January 14, 1994(1994-01-14) (aged 91)
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Liberal
Relations	2
Children	4
Profession	Educator
Committees	Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Welfare and Science (1974–1977)
Portfolio	Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs

Biography

Born in Pass Island, Hermitage Bay, Newfoundland,^[1] Carter, educated at Church of England School, Pass Island and Bishop Feild College, St. John's served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment from 1917 to 1919.^[1] In 1941 he joined the Canadian Army to fight in World War II and discharged with the rank of Major in 1946.^[1] Carter entered politics in 1949, following Newfoundland's entry into Canadian Confederation, and was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal in the 1949 federal election. He was re-elected in 1953, 1957 (when he was elected by acclamation),^[2] 1958, 1962, 1963 and 1965.^[1] On July 8, 1966 he was appointed to the Senate where he remained until he retired on July 28, 1977.^[1]

References

1. Volume one, p. 363, Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, ISBN 0-9693422-1-7.
2. Elected by acclamation, at the Parliament of Canada; published October 15, 2008; retrieved March 14, 2014

External links

• Chesley William Carter – Parliament of Canada biography