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Douglas Charles Abbott, PC (May 29, 1899 – March 15, 1987) was a Canadian Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. He was born in Lennoxville, Quebec. A member of the Liberal Party of Canada, Abbott served as both Minister of National Defence and Minister of Finance. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on July 1, 1954 and served as Puisne Justice until December 23, 1973.
[edit] Parliamentary seats
[edit] House of Commons
- 16 May 1940-16 April 1945: St. Antoine—Westmount, Quebec
- 6 September 1945-30 April 1949: St. Antoine--Westmount, Quebec
- 15 September 1949-13 June 1953: St. Antoine--Westmount, Quebec
- 12 November 1953-30 June 1954: Saint-Antoine—Westmount, Quebec
[edit] Parliamentary functions
[edit] Ministry
- 18 April 1945-11 December 1946: Minister of National Defence for Naval Services
- 21 August 1945-11 December 1946: Minister of National Defence
- 10 December 1946-30 June 1954: Minister of Finance and Receiver General
[edit] Parliamentary Secretary
- 1 April 1943-7 March 1945: Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance
- 8 March 1945-16 April 1945: Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of National Defence
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