Eric Cook

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

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)

Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was a lawyer, businessman and a city councillor in St. John's. He was also 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.

External links

• Eric Cook – Parliament of Canada biography