Robert Laurier

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Robert Laurier (March 31, 1892 – ) was an Ontario barrister and political figure. He represented Ottawa East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1940 to 1945.

He was born in Arthabaska, Quebec, the son of Henri Laurier, and was educated at Loyola College, McGill College and Osgoode Hall. He married Gabrielle Parent, the daughter of Simon-Napoléon Parent who was a premier of Quebec and mayor of Quebec City. Laurier served as Minister of Mines in the provincial cabinet from 1940 to 1943.

He was the nephew of Sir Wilfrid Laurier[1].

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  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1945, AL Normandin

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