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John Allen Fraser Quotes

Canadian politician (1931-2024)

John Allen Fraser, PC, OC, OBC, CD, QC (December 15, 1931 – April 9, 2024) was a retired Canadian parliamentarian and former Speaker of the House of Commons. He was the first Speaker to be elected by his peers in a secret ballot.

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Alternative Names: John Fraser • John A. Fraser

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as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and provide information about Parliament and how it functions.

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