Paul Lucier
| The Hon. Paul Lucier | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Yukon | |
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In office 1975–1999 | |
| Appointed by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Succeeded by | Ione Christensen |
| Mayor of Whitehorse, Yukon | |
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In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Wybrew |
| Succeeded by | Ione Christensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 29, 1930 LaSalle, Ontario |
| Died |
July 23, 1999 (aged 68) Penticton, British Columbia |
Paul Lucier (July 29, 1930 – July 23, 1999) was a Canadian businessman and Senator.
Born in LaSalle, Ontario,[1] the son of Adolph Lucier and Claire Laframboise, he was appointed by Pierre Trudeau the first Senator representing the senatorial division of Yukon in 1975.[1] Sitting as a Liberal, he served until his death in 1999.[2]
He also served as mayor of Whitehorse, Yukon for several years.[1]
He died in Penticton, British Columbia in 1999.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Whitehorse mayor first Yukon senator". The Globe and Mail, October 14, 1975.
- 1 2 "Yukon's first senator, Paul Lucier, dies". CBC News. July 25, 1999.
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