Federal Political Experience
PICKERSGILL, The Right Hon. John Whitney, P.C.
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 1905.06.23 Wyecombe, Ontario, Canada
DECEASED: 1997.11.14
PROFESSION: Lecturer, senior public servant, shipowner, writer
POLITICAL PARTY:
HOUSE OF COMMONS:
1953.08.10, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Elected |
1957.06.10, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Re-Elected |
1958.03.31, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Re-Elected |
1962.06.18, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Re-Elected |
1963.04.08, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Re-Elected |
1965.11.08, Bonavista--Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Re-Elected |
CAUCUS:
Liberal |
(1953.11.12 - 1967.09.18) |
PARLIAMENTARY FUNCTIONS:
Minister
Secretary of State of Canada |
(1953.06.12 - 1954.06.30) |
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration |
(1954.07.01 - 1957.06.20) |
Secretary of State of Canada |
(1963.04.22 - 1964.02.02) |
Minister of Transport |
(1964.02.03 - 1967.09.18) |
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons |
(1963.05.16 - 1963.12.21) |
House Leader / Parliamentary Leader
Liberal Party House Leader |
(1963.05.16 - 1963.12.21) |