Roland English

Roland English, born on January first, nineteen oh nine, in Rivière-au-Renard, Quebec, was a multifaceted individual who made significant contributions as a politician, manufacturer, union organizer, and teacher. His career as an industrialist saw him take the helm as president of Quebec Metal Products Company Ltd., showcasing his leadership in the manufacturing sector.

From nineteen twenty-eight to nineteen thirty-five, English shared his knowledge and expertise as a professor at St. Roch Academy. His political journey began with an attempt to secure a seat in the Quebec provincial legislature in nineteen thirty-five, although he was not successful at that time.

English's foray into federal politics commenced with the nineteen fifty-three election, where he faced defeat against Liberal candidate Léopold Langlois in the Gaspé riding. However, he turned the tide in the nineteen fifty-seven election, defeating Langlois and subsequently winning re-election in nineteen fifty-eight and nineteen sixty-two. His tenure in the House of Commons came to an end in the nineteen sixty-three election when he was once again defeated, this time by Liberal candidate Alexandre Cyr.

In a final bid to return to Parliament, English contested the nineteen sixty-five federal election in the Matapédia—Matane riding but was unsuccessful. His political career also included a notable role as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries from November eighteenth, nineteen fifty-nine, to November seventeenth, nineteen sixty-one, and again from January eighteenth to April nineteenth, nineteen sixty-two.