Raymond Squires Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Raymond G. Squires
Birth Date:6 February 1926
Birth Place:St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador
Death Place:Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Party:Liberal
Office:Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador
Term Start:June 9, 2000
Term End:February 6, 2001
Appointed:Jean Chrétien
Predecessor:Philip Lewis
Successor:George Baker
Occupation:Businessman

Raymond G. Squires, (February 6, 1926 – October 8, 2019) was a Canadian businessman and retired senator.

Born in St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, he was the owner a gas and automobile service station and a motel. He was a St. Anthony city councilor for twelve years and mayor for eight years.[1]

In June 2000, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Adrienne Clarkson on the advice of Jean Chrétien representing the senatorial division of Newfoundland and Labrador. A Liberal, he served until 75th birthday in February 2001.

In 1997, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada for his "lifelong commitment to the social welfare of his fellow citizens through his contributions as a businessman, philanthropist and municipal politician". He died on October 8, 2019.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pco-bcp.gc.ca/default.asp?Language=E&Page=archivechretien&Sub=NewsReleases&Doc=appsenate.20000609_e.htm Appointments to the Senate
  2. Web site: Senator Squires C.m., Raymond. October 12, 2019 .