About Walter Carter
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 72). Walter Carter was a Canadian politician, director and businessperson.
Walter Carmichael Carter (8 March 1929 – 20 January 2002) was a Canadian politician. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of St. John's West in the 1968 federal election. A Progressive Conservative, he was re-elected in 1972 and 1974. After resigning from the House of Commons to seek provincial office, he tried to return to federal politics but was defeated in 1979 (as a Progressive Conservative) and 1984 (as a Liberal). He was again elected to the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly and was Minister of Fisheries in the cabinets of Frank Moores, Brian Peckford and Clyde Wells. He retired in 1996.
His memoir, Never a Dull Moment (Creative Publishers, ), was published in 1998.
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Who was Walter Carter?
Canadian politician (1929-2002)
When was Walter Carter born?
Walter Carter was born on 8 April 1929 in Greenspond.
When did Walter Carter die?
Walter Carter died on 20 January 2002.
What was Walter Carter's occupation?
Walter Carter was a politician, director and businessperson.
What nationality was Walter Carter?
Walter Carter was Canadian.
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