About George Ernest Halpenny
Lived 1903 – 1974 (aged 70). George Ernest Halpenny was a Canadian politician and chemist.
George Ernest Halpenny, (June 14, 1903 – May 10, 1974) was a Canadian politician.
A chemist by training, Halpenny was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1957 federal election that brought John Diefenbaker to power. Elected as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for London, Halpenny was appointed by Diefenbaker as parliamentary assistant to the Minister of National Health and Welfare in 1957. In 1960, he was promoted to Cabinet as minister without portfolio and in 1962 he was promoted to Secretary of State for Canada.
After winning three successive elections, Halpenny did not run in the 1963 federal election. Halpenny later started a chain of pharmacies called Canada Apothecary with partner William Muchan
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Who was George Ernest Halpenny?
Canadian politician (1903-1974)
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George Ernest Halpenny was born on 14 June 1903.
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George Ernest Halpenny died on 10 May 1974.
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George Ernest Halpenny was a politician and chemist.
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George Ernest Halpenny was Canadian.
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