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BLAKE, The Hon. Edward, P.C., Q.C., M.A.
Picture of BLAKE, The Hon. Edward, P.C., Q.C., M.A.
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Source: Library and Archives Canada, C 003833
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1833.10.13
Place of Birth: Adelaide Township, Upper Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy.mm.dd): 1912.03.01 (78 years old)
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer
Party Leader:
Notes: Irish Nationalist MP in the British House of Commons for South Longford, 1892-1907.
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 8127 Days (22 years, 3 months, 1 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Durham West, Ontario Liberal 1887.02.22 Elected
Bruce West, Ontario Resignation. Elected for Durham West and for Bruce West. Chose to sit for Durham West. Liberal 1887.02.22 Elected
Durham West, Ontario Liberal 1882.06.20 Elected
Durham West, Ontario Liberal 1879.11.17
(By-Election) 		Elected
Bruce South, Ontario Liberal 1878.09.17 Defeated
Bruce South, Ontario Liberal 1875.06.02
(By-Election) 		Elected
Bruce South, Ontario Resignation. Appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General, May 19, 1875. Liberal 1874.01.22 Elected
Bruce South, Ontario Liberal 1873.12.04
(By-Election) 		Elected
Bruce South, Ontario Resignation. Appointed Minister Without Portfolio. Liberal 1872.10.12 During the general election of 1872, elections in the constituencies were held at various times between 1872-07-20 and 1872-10-12. Elected
Durham West, Ontario Resignation. Elected for Bruce South and for Durham West. Chose to sit for Bruce South. Liberal 1872.10.12 During the general election of 1872, elections in the constituencies were held at various times between 1872-07-20 and 1872-10-12. Elected
Durham West, Ontario Liberal 1867.09.20 During the general election of 1867, elections in the constituencies were held at various times between 1867-08-07 and 1867-09-20. Elected

^ Parliamentary Group
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1879.11.17 - 1891.03.04
Liberal 1875.06.02 - 1878.09.16
Liberal 1873.12.04 - 1875.05.18
Liberal 1867.09.20 - 1873.11.06

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
President of the Privy Council Resignation. For health reasons. 1877.06.08 - 1878.01.17
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada 1875.05.19 - 1877.06.07
Minister Without Portfolio 1873.11.07 - 1874.02.13

Leader of the Official Opposition

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Official Opposition 1880.05.04 - 1887.06.02

^ Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.

CommitteeRoleDuring Session
Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Subcommittee of the Select Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce Member 6th Parl., 3rd Session (1889.01.31 - 1889.05.02)
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Member 6th Parl., 3rd Session (1889.01.31 - 1889.05.02)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts Member 6th Parl., 3rd Session (1889.01.31 - 1889.05.02)
Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines Member 6th Parl., 3rd Session (1889.01.31 - 1889.05.02)
Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce Member 6th Parl., 2nd Session (1888.02.23 - 1888.05.22)
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Member 6th Parl., 2nd Session (1888.02.23 - 1888.05.22)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts Member 6th Parl., 2nd Session (1888.02.23 - 1888.05.22)
Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines Member 6th Parl., 2nd Session (1888.02.23 - 1888.05.22)
Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce Member 6th Parl., 1st Session (1887.04.13 - 1887.06.23)
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Member 6th Parl., 1st Session (1887.04.13 - 1887.06.23)
Standing Committee on Public Accounts Member 6th Parl., 1st Session (1887.04.13 - 1887.06.23)
Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines Member 6th Parl., 1st Session (1887.04.13 - 1887.06.23)

^ Committees - Joint
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.

CommitteeRoleDuring Session
Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament Member 6th Parl., 4th Session (1890.01.16 - 1890.05.16)
Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament Member 6th Parl., 3rd Session (1889.01.31 - 1889.05.02)

^ Political Party Roles
Liberal Party of Canada

RoleTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Party Leader 1880.05.04 - 1887.06.02

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