Raymond Rock
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Raymond Rock is a former Canadian politician
and a businessman. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party
representing the riding
of Jacques-Cartier—Lasalle
in the 1962 federal election
and later represented the riding of Lachine
. Rock physically crossed the floor in 1972 to join the Progressive Conservatives
and was subsequentially defeated in the 1972 election
.Raymond Rock crossed the floor because he had received a communique from the Liberal Party that no anglophones in Quebec should be employed by the Federal Government, no matter how bilingual. He also sat on various standing committees
. Rock was a member of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
in which he served on the HMCS Portage (J331)
between 1942 and 1945. He also served as alderman
in Lachine, Quebec.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and a businessman. He was elected Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party
Liberal Party of Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
representing the riding
Electoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
of Jacques-Cartier—Lasalle
Jacques-Cartier—Lasalle
Jacques-Cartier—Lasalle was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1953 to 1968.This riding was created in 1952 from parts of Jacques Cartier and Verdun—La Salle ridings...
in the 1962 federal election
Canadian federal election, 1962
The Canadian federal election of 1962 was held on June 18, 1962 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 25th Parliament of Canada...
and later represented the riding of Lachine
Lachine (electoral district)
Lachine was a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1988.This riding was created in 1966 from Jacques-Cartier—Lasalle riding...
. Rock physically crossed the floor in 1972 to join the Progressive Conservatives
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada was a Canadian political party with a centre-right stance on economic issues and, after the 1970s, a centrist stance on social issues....
and was subsequentially defeated in the 1972 election
Canadian federal election, 1972
The Canadian federal election of 1972 was held on October 30, 1972 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 29th Parliament of Canada. It resulted in a slim victory for the governing Liberal Party, which won 109 seats, compared to 107 seats for the opposition Progressive...
.Raymond Rock crossed the floor because he had received a communique from the Liberal Party that no anglophones in Quebec should be employed by the Federal Government, no matter how bilingual. He also sat on various standing committees
Standing committee (Canada)
In Canada, a standing committee is a permanent committee established by Standing Orders of the House of Commons. It may study matters referred to it by special order or, within its area of responsibility in the Standing Orders, may undertake studies on its own initiative...
. Rock was a member of the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
The Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve was a naval reserve force of the Royal Canadian Navy, which replaced the Royal Navy Canadian Volunteer Reserve .-Foundation:...
in which he served on the HMCS Portage (J331)
HMCS Portage (J331)
HMCS Portage was an that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.- References :* *...
between 1942 and 1945. He also served as alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
in Lachine, Quebec.
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