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SCOTT, The Hon. Sir Richard William, P.C.
Picture of SCOTT, The Hon. Sir Richard William, P.C.
Photographer:
William James Topley
© Public Domain
Source: Library and Archives Canada, PA 025900
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1825.02.24
Place of Birth: Prescott, Upper Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 1913.04.23 (88 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 14286 Days (39 years, 1 month, 11 days)
^ Senate
Senatorial DivisionPolitical Affiliation at NominationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)Appointed on the advice of
Ottawa, Ontario Liberal 1874.03.13 - 1913.04.23 Mackenzie, Alexander
^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1874.03.13 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of the Interior (Acting) 1896.07.17 - 1896.11.16
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (Acting) 1896.07.17 - 1896.11.16
Secretary of State of Canada 1896.07.13 - 1908.10.08
Minister of the Interior (Acting) 1876.10.07 - 1876.10.23
Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (Acting) 1876.10.07 - 1876.10.23
Secretary of State of Canada 1874.01.09 - 1878.10.08
Minister Without Portfolio 1873.11.07 - 1874.01.08

Leader of the Government in the Senate

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Government in the Senate 1902 - 1908
Leader of the Government in the Senate Was co-leader with Letellier de St-Just. 1874 - 1878

Leader of the Opposition in the Senate

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate 1879.01.01 - 1896.01.01

^ Committees - Senate
Member

CommitteeSession
Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce 12th Parl., 2nd Session (1912.11.21 - 1913.06.06)
12th Parl., 1st Session (1911.11.15 - 1912.04.01)
11th Parl., 3rd Session (1910.11.17 - 1911.07.29)
11th Parl., 2nd Session (1909.11.11 - 1910.05.04)
11th Parl., 1st Session (1909.01.20 - 1909.05.19)
10th Parl., 4th Session (1907.11.28 - 1908.07.20)
Standing Committee on Public Health and Inspection of Foods 12th Parl., 2nd Session (1912.11.21 - 1913.06.06)
Standing Committee on Railways, Telegraphs and Harbours 12th Parl., 2nd Session (1912.11.21 - 1913.06.06)
12th Parl., 1st Session (1911.11.15 - 1912.04.01)
11th Parl., 3rd Session (1910.11.17 - 1911.07.29)
11th Parl., 2nd Session (1909.11.11 - 1910.05.04)
10th Parl., 4th Session (1907.11.28 - 1908.07.20)


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