Clifford Smallwood
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Clifford Silas Smallwood (July 28, 1915 - November 14, 1979) was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.
in the 1957 federal election
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
was abolished.
Clifford Silas Smallwood (July 28, 1915 - November 14, 1979) was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.
in the 1957 federal election
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
was abolished.
Clifford Silas Smallwood (July 28, 1915 - November 14, 1979) was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.
in the 1957 federal election
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
was abolished.
Federal politics
Smallwood first ran as a candidate for the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in the 1957 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
James A. Smith
James Alexander Smith was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta, Canada....
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
was abolished.
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Clifford Silas Smallwood (July 28, 1915 - November 14, 1979) was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.
Federal politics
Smallwood first ran as a candidate for the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in the 1957 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
James A. Smith
James Alexander Smith was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta, Canada....
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
was abolished.
External links
Clifford Silas Smallwood (July 28, 1915 - November 14, 1979) was a farmer and served as a Canadian federal politician from 1958 to 1968.
Federal politics
Smallwood first ran as a candidate for the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in the 1957 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
. He was defeated by incumbent Member of Parliament James A. Smith
James A. Smith
James Alexander Smith was a teacher, school principal and served as Canadian federal politician from 1955 to 1958. He was born in Bawlf, Alberta, Canada....
. Parliament would be dissolved a year later forcing the 1958 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1958
The Canadian federal election of 1958 was the 24th general election in Canada's history. It was held to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election...
. Smallwood and Smith would run against each other this time with the results reversed. Smith would be defeated in a landslide and loose his seat.
Smallwood ran for a second term in the 1962 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
, he would run against Smith for the third time and defeat him with another landslide majority. The minority government would fall on a confidence motion a year later forcing the dissolution of parliament and the 1963 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1963
The Canadian federal election of 1963 was held on April 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 26th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.-Overview:During the Tories' last year in...
. Smallwood increased the size of his majority earning the largest win of his political career. He would run for his final term in office in the 1965 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
winning another landslide. He would retire in 1968 when his electoral district of Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose
Battle River—Camrose was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Battle River, and Camrose ridings...
was abolished.