George GORDON

GORDON, The Hon. George
Personal Data
- Party
- Conservative (1867-1942)
- Constituency
- Nipissing (Ontario)
- Birth Date
- May 2, 1865
- Deceased Date
- February 3, 1942
- Website
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gordon_(Canadian_politician)
- PARLINFO
- http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=5ad85252-e5b4-408d-b0ec-d0a246a9a374&Language=E&Section=ALL
- Profession
- lumber merchant
Parliamentary Career
- October 26, 1908 - July 29, 1911
- CONNipissing (Ontario)
- September 21, 1911 - October 6, 1917
- CONNipissing (Ontario)
- October 17, 1912 - October 6, 1917
- CONNipissing (Ontario)
Most Recent Speeches (Page 1 of 246)
March 28, 1955
Mr. Gordon:
That is the intention.
Subtopic: RAILWAYS AND SHIPPING
March 28, 1955
Mr. Gordon:
Our new hotel in Montreal is in
the centre of the city and within 500 miles of it are nearly 53 million people; and we know from investigation there will be very intense interest in using the convention facilities of this hotel.
And again later:
Subtopic: RAILWAYS AND SHIPPING
March 28, 1955
Mr. Gordon:
Yes.
Subsequently, following a question asked by the hon. member for Greenwood (Mr. Macdonnell) about the inadequacy of convention facilities in Montreal:
Subtopic: RAILWAYS AND SHIPPING
March 28, 1955
Mr. Gordon:
I am positive that the hotel will
stand on its own merits.
Later, in general discussion concerning the business prospects and future operation of the hotel:
Subtopic: RAILWAYS AND SHIPPING
March 28, 1955
Mr. Gordon:
Our committee which considered
the suggestion for this hotel came to the conclusion there would be a high degree of occupancy.
Then a little later on, following a question regarding the name which had not yet been decided and the probable opening date, the hon. member for Peterborough (Mr. Fraser) asked the following question:
Is it to be all your development?
Subtopic: RAILWAYS AND SHIPPING