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John Jones Ross
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| 7th Premier of Quebec | |
| In office January 23, 1884 – January 25, 1887 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Lieutenant Governor | Théodore Robitaille Louis-Rodrigue Masson |
| Preceded by | Joseph-Alfred Mousseau |
| Succeeded by | Louis-Olivier Taillon |
| Senator for De la Durantaye, Quebec | |
| In office April 12, 1887 – May 4, 1901 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Charles Chapais |
| Succeeded by | Alphonse Arthur Miville Déchêne |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Champlain |
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| In office September 20, 1867 – January 22, 1874 |
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| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Hippolyte Montplaisir |
| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Shawinigan | |
| In office November 2, 1867 – May 4, 1901 |
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| Appointed by | Narcisse-Fortunat Belleau |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Némèse Garneau |
| MLA for Champlain | |
| In office September 1, 1867 – November 2, 1867 |
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| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Charles Chapais |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Champlain | |
| In office 1861–1867 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph-Édouard Turcotte |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
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| Born | August 16, 1831 Quebec City, Lower Canada |
| Died | May 4, 1901 (aged 69) Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (La Pérade), Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Arline Lanouette
(m. 1854) |
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| Cabinet | Canada: Minister Without Portfolio (1896) Quebec: Commissioner of Railways (1881–1882) Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works (1884–1887) |
| Portfolio | Canada: Speaker of the Senate (1891–1896) Quebec: President of the Legislative Council (1873–1874 & 1876–1878 & 1879–1881) |
John Jones Ross (August 16, 1831 – May 4, 1901) was an important Canadian politician. He served as the seventh premier of Quebec, which is like the head of the provincial government. Later, he also became a member of the Senate of Canada, a part of Canada's national Parliament.
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Early Life and Family
John Jones Ross was born in Quebec City, which is in Canada. His father, George McIntosh Ross, was a merchant from Scotland. His mother, Sophie-Éloise Gouin, was French-Canadian.
Starting a Political Career
Joining the Province of Canada Assembly
Before Canada became a country in 1867, it was called the Province of Canada. John Jones Ross joined a political group called the Parti bleu. This group generally represented French-Canadian interests and supported strong ties with the British Empire.
In 1861, he was chosen to represent the Champlain area in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. He was re-elected in 1863 and continued to serve until 1867. This was the year Canada was officially formed.
Moving to Provincial Politics
After Canada was created, new provincial governments were set up. In 1867, Ross was elected to the new Legislative Assembly of Quebec. He represented the Champlain district again.
However, just a few months later, he decided to join the Legislative Council of Quebec. This was another part of the provincial government. He became a member for the Shawinigan area. He stayed a member of this council until he passed away in 1901.
Leading the Legislative Council
Ross held an important role as the Speaker of the Legislative Council several times. He was Speaker from 1873 to 1874, then from 1876 to 1878, and again from 1879 to 1882. The Speaker acts like a referee, making sure meetings run smoothly.
He also served as a minister without a specific department from 1876 to 1878 and from 1879 to 1881.
Becoming Premier of Quebec
John Jones Ross became the seventh Premier of Quebec. He held this top job from January 23, 1884, to January 25, 1887. This was a very important leadership role for the province.
National Politics
Serving in the Federal Parliament
Ross also took part in Canada's national politics. He was elected as a Conservative politician for the Champlain district in the federal elections of 1867 and 1872. He chose not to run for re-election in 1874.
Joining the Senate
In 1887, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada. Senators are chosen, not elected, and they review laws. He represented the Division of La Durantaye.
From 1891 to 1896, Ross served as the Speaker of the Senate. This meant he led the Senate's meetings. For a few months in 1896, he was also a minister in the national government, without a specific department.
Later Years
In the 1886 provincial election, John Jones Ross was the leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec. His party lost the election, but he still stayed in power for a short time with a minority government. He resigned as Premier on January 25, 1887. He passed away in 1901 in Quebec City.
See also
- Politics of Quebec
- List of Quebec general elections
- Timeline of Quebec history
