Eric Cook

The Honourable
Eric Cook
Senator for St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
1964–1984
Appointed by Lester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born (1909-07-26)26 July 1909
St. John's, Newfoundland
Died 23 August 1986(1986-08-23) (aged 77)
Nationality Newfoundlander, Canadian
Political party Liberal (1964 - 1982)
Other political
affiliations		 Independent (1982 - 1984)

Eric Cook (26 July 1909 – 23 August 1986) was a Canadian politician.

Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was a lawyer, businessman and a city councillor in St. John's. As well, he was the president of the Newfoundland Liberal party. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada in 1964 representing the senatorial division of St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador. He sat a member of the Liberal caucus until 1982 when he resigned and sat as an Independent.

References

  • "Eric Cook Former Liberal senator twice split from his party". The Globe and Mail. 1986-08-26.


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