Arthur Boyer

Arthur Boyer, born on February ninth, eighteen fifty-one, in Montreal, Canada East, was a prominent figure in Quebec's political landscape. The son of Louis Boyer and Marie-Aurélie Mignault, he pursued his education in Montreal and furthered his studies at the University of London, laying a strong foundation for his future endeavors.

His political career began when he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for the electoral district of Jacques-Cartier during a by-election in eighteen eighty-four. As a member of the Quebec Liberal Party, Boyer demonstrated his commitment to public service by securing re-election in both the eighteen eighty-six and eighteen ninety elections. In eighteen ninety, he was appointed as a Minister Without Portfolio in the cabinet of Honoré Mercier, showcasing his growing influence within the government.

Despite his successes, Boyer faced challenges, including a defeat in the eighteen ninety-two election. He also ran as the Liberal candidate for the House of Commons of Canada in the eighteen ninety-six election but was unsuccessful. However, his political journey took a significant turn when he was appointed to the Senate of Canada in nineteen oh-nine on the advice of Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, representing the senatorial division of Rigaud until his passing in nineteen twenty-two.

Arthur Boyer was laid to rest in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with that of his brother, Louis-Alphonse Boyer, who also ventured into politics. He was married to Ernestine Galarneau and fathered two daughters, one of whom would marry Colonel Arthur Mignault, a notable figure in the Canadian Army Medical Corps and the founder of the Royal 22e Régiment.