Arthur Bliss Copp
Arthur Bliss Copp, PC (July 10, 1870 – December 5, 1949) was a Canadian politician.
The Hon. Arthur Bliss Copp | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Westmorland | |
| In office 1901–1912 | |
| Leader of the Opposition (New Brunswick) | |
| In office 1912–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford William Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Louis-Auguste Dugal |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Westmorland | |
| In office 1915–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Emmerson |
| Succeeded by | Otto Baird Price |
| Senator for Westmorland, New Brunswick | |
| In office September 25, 1925 – December 5, 1949 | |
| Appointed by | William Lyon Mackenzie King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1870 Jolicure, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | December 5, 1949 (aged 79) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party of New Brunswick |
| Cabinet | Secretary of State of Canada (1921-1925) |
Born in Jolicure, New Brunswick, to Joseph Harvey Copp and Frances Lydia Brennan. He was a lawyer before being elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in a 1901 by-election; he represented Westmorland County until 1912. He was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the New Brunswick riding of Westmorland in a 1915 by-election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1917 and 1921. From 1921 to 1925, he was the Secretary of State of Canada. In 1925, he was called to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Westmorland, New Brunswick. He died in office in 1949. He is buried in the Sackville Rural Cemetery in Sackville, New Brunswick.
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1The department was eliminated in 1993 when the government was reorganized. The position of Secretary of State for Canada was not legally eliminated until 1996 when its remaining responsibilities were assigned to other cabinet positions and departments, particularly the newly created position of Minister of Canadian Heritage. |
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