William Richard Motherwell
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William Richard Motherwell, PC
(January 6, 1860 – May 24, 1943) was a provincial and federal Canadian
politician.
, Canada West.
Motherwell attended the Ontario Agricultural College
, graduating in 1881; then worked that summer in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
. The following year he spring he returned to the prairies joining settlers in who traveled by rail to Brandon, Manitoba
, then by red river cart and wagon beyond to the area of Abernethy, Saskatchewan, where he settled and constructed the Motherwell Homestead
. In 1901, he co-founded and became president of the Territorial Grain Growers Association. severed in the provincial legislate from 1905-1918, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture
from 1906-1917. His resignation from the provincial legislature was in protest over the Liberal support for conscription and reduction in french language rights.
He first ran as the Liberal
candidate for the Canadian House of Commons
for the Saskatchewan riding of Assiniboia
in a 1919 by-election
. Although defeated, he was elected in the riding of Regina
in the 1921 federal election
. He was re-elected in 1925
, 1926
, 1930
, and 1935
for the riding of Melville
. From 1921 to 1930, he was the Minister of Agriculture, except for a short period in 1926.
near Abernethy, Saskatchewan was declared a national historic site and is now operated as a museum.
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(January 6, 1860 – May 24, 1943) was a provincial and federal Canadian
Canada
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politician.
Biography
Born in PerthPerth, Ontario
Perth is a town in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario, Canada . It is located on the Tay River, 83 km southwest of Ottawa, and is the seat of Lanark County.-History:...
, Canada West.
Motherwell attended the Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario Agricultural College
The Ontario Agricultural College originated at the agricultural laboratories of the Toronto Normal School, and was officially founded in 1874 as an associate agricultural college of the University of Toronto...
, graduating in 1881; then worked that summer in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
-Transportation:Portage la Prairie railway station is served by Via Rail with both The Canadian and Winnipeg – Churchill trains calling at the station....
. The following year he spring he returned to the prairies joining settlers in who traveled by rail to Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
, then by red river cart and wagon beyond to the area of Abernethy, Saskatchewan, where he settled and constructed the Motherwell Homestead
Motherwell Homestead
The Motherwell Homestead is a National Historic Site located just south of the community of Abernethy, Saskatchewan. The site commemorates the life and achievements of William Richard Motherwell, Saskatchewan's first minister of agriculture and federal minister of agriculture for the Mackenzie King...
. In 1901, he co-founded and became president of the Territorial Grain Growers Association. severed in the provincial legislate from 1905-1918, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture (Saskatchewan)
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for government programs associated with Agriculture, in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. William Richard Motherwell was the first Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture from 1906-1917.-Divisions:...
from 1906-1917. His resignation from the provincial legislature was in protest over the Liberal support for conscription and reduction in french language rights.
He first ran as the Liberal
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
candidate for the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian 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...
for the Saskatchewan riding of Assiniboia
Assiniboia (electoral district)
Assiniboia was a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1988. This riding was created in 1907 following the admission of Saskatchewan into the Canadian Confederation in 1905...
in a 1919 by-election
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
. Although defeated, he was elected in the riding of Regina
Regina (electoral district)
Regina was a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1908 to 1935.This riding was created in 1907 from parts of the former Northwest Territories ridings Assiniboia West and Qu'Appelle ridings...
in the 1921 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1921
The Canadian federal election of 1921 was held on December 6, 1921 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 14th Parliament of Canada. The Union government that had governed Canada through the First World War was defeated, and replaced by a Liberal government under the young leader...
. He was re-elected in 1925
Canadian federal election, 1925
The Canadian federal election of 1925 was held on October 29 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 15th Parliament of Canada. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King's Liberal Party formed a minority government. This precipitated the "King-Byng Affair".The Liberals under...
, 1926
Canadian federal election, 1926
The Canadian federal election of 1926 was held on September 14 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 16th Parliament of Canada. The election was called following an event known as the King-Byng Affair...
, 1930
Canadian federal election, 1930
The Canadian federal election of 1930 was held on July 28, 1930 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 17th Parliament of Canada...
, and 1935
Canadian federal election, 1935
The Canadian federal election of 1935 was held on October 14, 1935 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 18th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of William Lyon Mackenzie King won a majority government, defeating Prime Minister R.B. Bennett's Conservative Party.The central...
for the riding of Melville
Melville (electoral district)
Melville was a federal electoral district in Saskatchewan, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1968. This riding was created in 1924 from parts of Saltcoats riding....
. From 1921 to 1930, he was the Minister of Agriculture, except for a short period in 1926.
Legacy
The Motherwell HomesteadMotherwell Homestead
The Motherwell Homestead is a National Historic Site located just south of the community of Abernethy, Saskatchewan. The site commemorates the life and achievements of William Richard Motherwell, Saskatchewan's first minister of agriculture and federal minister of agriculture for the Mackenzie King...
near Abernethy, Saskatchewan was declared a national historic site and is now operated as a museum.