Ernest Richard
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Rhéal Ernest Richard May 1, 1922 - September 25, 2006 was a Canadian
businessman and politician in the Province of New Brunswick
.
Known by his middle name, Ernest Richard was born and raised in Shippagan, New Brunswick
. He was involved in the east-coast fishing industry for many years. He was Director General of Shippagan Cold Storage Ltd. and after that company became a subsidiary of Connors Brothers Limited of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
, he served on the Connors Board of Directors
until retiring in 1985.
From 1948 to 1957, Ernest Richard served as a Shippagan town councillor and as Mayor from March 1957 to October 1960. In 1948, Richard also entered provincial politics and was elected by acclamation to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
as the Liberal Party
member for Gloucester County
. He was reelected in 1952
, 1956
, 1960
, 1963
, and again in 1967
.
In 1960 he was made Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
, serving until 1963 when Premier
Louis Robichaud
appointed him to his Cabinet
as the Province's first ever Minister of Fisheries
. Richard remained Minister of Fisheries until his retirement from politics in 1970.
Ernest Richard was involved in a number of community projects and received the Medal of Merit in 1975 for his many years of service to the Canadian Red Cross
. In May 1990, the University of Moncton bestowed an honorary Doctorate
in fisheries management.
Canada
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businessman and politician in the Province of New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
.
Known by his middle name, Ernest Richard was born and raised in Shippagan, New Brunswick
Shippagan, New Brunswick
Shippagan is a Canadian town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.Located in the northeastern part of the Acadian Peninsula, a combination bridge-causeway connects the town with Lamèque Island to the northeast. Approximately 99% of the town's residents are Francophone.The town was founded by the...
. He was involved in the east-coast fishing industry for many years. He was Director General of Shippagan Cold Storage Ltd. and after that company became a subsidiary of Connors Brothers Limited of Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Blacks Harbour is a Canadian village in Charlotte County, New Brunswick.Referred to simply as Blacks by locals, the village is situated on a harbour of the same name opening onto the Bay of Fundy. It is situated 15 kilometres southeast of the town of St...
, he served on the Connors Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
until retiring in 1985.
From 1948 to 1957, Ernest Richard served as a Shippagan town councillor and as Mayor from March 1957 to October 1960. In 1948, Richard also entered provincial politics and was elected by acclamation to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
as the Liberal Party
New Brunswick Liberal Association
The New Brunswick Liberal Association , more popularly known as the New Brunswick Liberal Party or Liberal Party of New Brunswick, is one of the two major political parties in the Canadian province of New Brunswick...
member for Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Brunswick
Gloucester County is located in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada. Fishing, mining and forestry are the major industries in the county...
. He was reelected in 1952
New Brunswick general election, 1952
The 22nd New Brunswick general election was held on September 22, 1952, to elect 52 members to the 42nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. New Brunswick general election, 1952 Name Seats...
, 1956
New Brunswick general election, 1956
The 23rd New Brunswick general election was held on June 18, 1956, to elect 52 members to the 43rd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. New Brunswick general election, 1956 Name Seats...
, 1960
New Brunswick general election, 1960
The 24th New Brunswick general election was held on June 27, 1960, to elect 52 members to the 44th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada. New Brunswick general election, 1960 Name Seats...
, 1963
New Brunswick general election, 1963
The 25th New Brunswick general election was held on April 22, 1963, to elect 52 members to the 45th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada....
, and again in 1967
New Brunswick general election, 1967
The 26th New Brunswick general election was held on October 23, 1967, to elect 58 members to the 46th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, the governing house of the province of New Brunswick, Canada....
.
In 1960 he was made Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is the presiding officer of the provincial legislature. Since 1994 the position has been elected by MLAs using a secret ballot. Previously, the Speaker had been appointed by motion of the house, in practice moved by the Premier of New...
, serving until 1963 when Premier
Premier of New Brunswick
The Premier of New Brunswick is the first minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. They are the province's head of government and de facto chief executive....
Louis Robichaud
Louis Robichaud
Louis Joseph Robichaud, PC, CC, QC , popularly known as "Little Louis" or "P'tit-Louis" , was a Canadian lawyer and politician...
appointed him to his Cabinet
Executive Council of New Brunswick
The Executive Council of New Brunswick is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
as the Province's first ever Minister of Fisheries
Department of Fisheries (New Brunswick)
The Department of Fisheries is a department in the Government of New Brunswick, Canada. It is responsible for management of the Province's fisheries....
. Richard remained Minister of Fisheries until his retirement from politics in 1970.
Ernest Richard was involved in a number of community projects and received the Medal of Merit in 1975 for his many years of service to the Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a Canadian humanitarian charitable organization and one of 186 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies....
. In May 1990, the University of Moncton bestowed an honorary Doctorate
Doctorate
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in fisheries management.