Fernand Guindon

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Fernand Roméo Guindon (May 20, 1917 – ) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Glengarry and then Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1957 to 1974 as a Progressive Conservative member.

He was born in Fugèreville, Quebec, the son of Pascal Guindon, and was educated in Bourget, Ontario and at Ottawa University. He married Claire Marie Rouette. Guindon was a gas and oil distributor. He settled at Apple Hill, Ontario after World War II, later moving to Cornwall. He was secretary for the Chamber of Commerce at Apple Hill. Guindon served in the provincial cabinet as Minister Without Portfolio from 1967 to 1971, Minister of Tourism and Information from 1971 to 1972 and Minister of Labour from 1972 to 1974. He was also chairman of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. Guindon resigned his seat in 1974 to run unsuccessfully in the federal riding of Stormont—Dundas.

His son Luc later served in the Ontario legislature.

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1968, PG Normandin

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