William Albert Boucher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William Albert Boucher
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Rosthern
In office 1948–1953
Preceded by	Walter Adam Tucker
Succeeded by	Walter Adam Tucker
Personal details
Born	November 12, 1889 St. Louis, Northwest Territories
Died	June 23, 1976 Quebec, Canada
Nationality	Métis
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Hedwidge Marion
Occupation	farmer merchant

William Albert Boucher (born November 12, 1889, died June 23, 1976) was a Métis politician. He also worked as a farmer and a merchant.

Who Was William Albert Boucher?

William Albert Boucher was an important figure in Canadian politics. He was a member of the Métis people, an Indigenous group in Canada. He served in both the House of Commons and the Senate.

Early Life and Background

William Boucher was born in a place called St. Louis. At the time, St. Louis was part of the Northwest Territories. Today, this area is in Saskatchewan.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 1948, William Boucher was elected to the House of Commons of Canada. This is where Canada's main laws are made. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Rosthern. He was part of the Liberal Party.

He won his first election in a special vote called a by-election. This happened after the previous MP, Walter Adam Tucker, left his job. William Boucher won again in the 1949 election. He decided not to run for re-election in 1953.

Serving in the Senate

In 1957, William Boucher was chosen to join the Senate. The Senate is another part of Canada's Parliament. Senators are appointed, not elected. He was chosen by the Prime Minister at the time, Louis St. Laurent.

Boucher represented the region of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in the Senate. He worked there until he passed away. During his time as a Senator, he was part of many important groups called committees. These committees studied different topics like rules, international relations, immigration, natural resources, and public health.