Raymond Squires
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| Hon. Raymond G. Squires |
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| Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office June 9, 2000 – February 6, 2001 |
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| Appointed by | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Philip Lewis |
| Succeeded by | George Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1926 St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Raymond G. Squires, CM (born February 6, 1926) 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".[2]
