Paul Tardif
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J. Paul Tardif (February 18, 1908 – August 3, 1998) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Russell in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal from 1959 to 1968.
Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Russell, Preceded by ...
Paul Tardif | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Russell | |
In office October 5, 1959 – June 24, 1968 | |
Preceded by | Joseph-Omer Gour |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-02-18)February 18, 1908 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Died | August 3, 1998(1998-08-03) (aged 90) |
Political party | Liberal |
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He was born in Ottawa in 1908, the son of A.-T. Tardif and Marie Côté.[1] In 1933, Tardif married Cecile-H. Quesnel. Tardif served as school commissioner, a member of Ottawa city council, city controller and deputy mayor. He was first elected to parliament in a 1959 by-election held after the death of Joseph-Omer Gour. After his term in office, Tardif served ten years as a citizenship court judge.