Alvin Hamilton
Francis Alvin George Hamilton, PC (March 30, 1912 – June 29, 2004) was a Canadian politician. Hamilton led the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan from 1949 until he was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 general election. That election brought the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada to power under John Diefenbaker. He served as Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources, 1957 to 1960. He promoted a new vision of northern development. He was Minister of Agriculture, 1960 to 1963, where he promoted wheat sales to China.
Alvin Hamilton | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Qu'Appelle—Moose Mountain | |
| In office October 30, 1972 – November 20, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Southam |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Qu'Appelle | |
| In office June 10, 1957 – June 24, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Mang |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Alvin George Hamilton March 30, 1912 Kenora, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 29, 2004 (aged 92) Manotick, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Education | University of Saskatchewan |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
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