Canadian Politician. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Merrithew was an educator and statesman. A graduate of the New Brunswick Teachers College, he later obtained his B.A. and B. Ed degrees from the University of New Brunswick. After becoming a high school principal and serving in the military as an Officer cadet and Lieutenant-Colonel, Merrithew became interested in politics, and served in a number of recreational and cultural affairs. Merrithew served as a Member of the Saint John City Council in 1971, Member of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party in 1972 and again in 1974, Cabinet Member as Minister of Commerce & Development in 1978 and again in 1982, Government House Leader, Minister of Natural Resources, ran for seat to become a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 1984, Member of the Canadian House of Commons in 1984, Minister of State, Forestry & Mines in 1984, and Minister of Veterans Affairs in 1988. In 1993 Merrithew retired from politics and then became active as a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and also the 26th Battalion Overseas Association Inc, in 1995.
Canadian Politician. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Merrithew was an educator and statesman. A graduate of the New Brunswick Teachers College, he later obtained his B.A. and B. Ed degrees from the University of New Brunswick. After becoming a high school principal and serving in the military as an Officer cadet and Lieutenant-Colonel, Merrithew became interested in politics, and served in a number of recreational and cultural affairs. Merrithew served as a Member of the Saint John City Council in 1971, Member of the Provincial Progressive Conservative Party in 1972 and again in 1974, Cabinet Member as Minister of Commerce & Development in 1978 and again in 1982, Government House Leader, Minister of Natural Resources, ran for seat to become a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 1984, Member of the Canadian House of Commons in 1984, Minister of State, Forestry & Mines in 1984, and Minister of Veterans Affairs in 1988. In 1993 Merrithew retired from politics and then became active as a Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and also the 26th Battalion Overseas Association Inc, in 1995.
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