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:
Forecasts show that a range of
from two per cent to six per cent on the invested capital could be realized and that an average return of at least three per cent could be expected after meeting all charges including maintenance, taxes and depreciation.
And later, during discussions of eventual development of the area around 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
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:
They are very inadequate and
that is demonstrated by the fact that we already have received a great number of inquiries from organizations which have not been able to hold their conventions in Montreal by reason of their size.
Later, on the same subject:
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