Charles Cannon facts for kids
Charles-Arthur Dumoulin Cannon (born September 11, 1905 – died September 23, 1976) was a Canadian politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He served in the House of Commons of Canada, which is where elected representatives make laws for the country. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a lawyer.
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Who Was Charles-Arthur Cannon?
Charles-Arthur Cannon was an important figure in Canadian politics. He was born in Quebec City and also passed away there. His life was dedicated to public service and representing the people.
Starting His Political Journey
Cannon first became a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 1949 general election. A general election is when people across the country vote for their representatives. He was elected in a special area called the Îles-de-la-Madeleine riding. A riding is like a voting district.
Serving in Parliament
After his first win, Cannon was re-elected two more times. He won again in the 1953 and 1957 elections. This means he served for several terms in the Canadian Parliament. Parliament is the group of people who govern the country.
His time in the House of Commons ended after the 23rd Canadian Parliament. In the next election, he was defeated. This means he lost his seat to James Russell Keays. Keays was from the Progressive Conservative Party, another major political party in Canada.
A Family of Politicians
Charles-Arthur Cannon came from a family with a strong history in politics. Several of his relatives also became Members of Parliament. This shows how public service ran in his family.
Notable Relatives in Politics
- His grandfather, Charles Fitzpatrick, was also an MP.
- His uncle, Lucien Cannon, also served in Parliament.
- His nephew, Lawrence Cannon, later became an MP as well.
