William Joseph BROWNE

BROWNE, The Hon. William Joseph, P.C., Q.C., B.A.

Personal Data

Party
Progressive Conservative
Constituency
St. John's West (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Birth Date
May 3, 1897
Deceased Date
January 10, 1989
Website
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Joseph_Browne
PARLINFO
http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=8fd36d5e-2e37-4c18-b543-e3b31dc856df&Language=E&Section=ALL
Profession
barrister, judge

Parliamentary Career

June 27, 1949 - June 13, 1953
PC
  St. John's West (Newfoundland and Labrador)
June 10, 1957 - February 1, 1958
PC
  St. John's West (Newfoundland and Labrador)
  • Minister Without Portfolio (June 21, 1957 - October 10, 1960)
March 31, 1958 - April 19, 1962
PC
  St. John's West (Newfoundland and Labrador)
  • Minister Without Portfolio (June 21, 1957 - October 10, 1960)
  • Solicitor General of Canada (October 11, 1960 - August 9, 1962)

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April 13, 1962

Hon. W. J. Browne (Solicitor General):

think that question asks what the policy of the government is going to be, and I do not think it is a suitable question for orders of the day.

Topic:   ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Subtopic:   FEDERAL CO-OPERATION IN FIGHT AGAINST ORGANIZED CRIME
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April 13, 1962

Mr. Browne (St. John's West):

I still think that is a question of policy, but the Department of Justice is endeavouring to fight organized crime all the time, and is not waiting for the initiative of anyone else.

Topic:   ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Subtopic:   FEDERAL CO-OPERATION IN FIGHT AGAINST ORGANIZED CRIME
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April 11, 1962

Hon. W. J. Browne (Acting Minister of Justice):

I have made inquiries and I find that no report has yet been received. The investigation is still continuing.

(Translation) :

Topic:   BELLECHASSE CONSTITUENCY
Subtopic:   REQUEST FOR REPORT ON INVESTIGATION
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April 3, 1962

Mr. Browne (St. John's West):

Mr. Chairman, I beg to so move.

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Corporations and Labour Unions

Topic:   CORPORATIONS AND LABOUR UNIONS
Subtopic:   PROVISION FOR FURNISHING OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER STATISTICS
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March 29, 1962

Mr. Browne (St. John's West):

The hon.

member spoke for about half an hour and he should give someone else a chance to say something.

Topic:   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
Subtopic:   DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
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