Eric Cook

The Honourable Eric Cook
Senator for St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador
In office 1964–1984
Appointed by	Lester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born	July 26, 1909 St. John's, Newfoundland
Died	August 23, 1986 (aged 77)
Nationality	Canadian
Political party	Liberal (1964 - 1982)
Other political affiliations	Independent (1982 - 1984)

Eric Cook (July 26, 1909 – August 23, 1986) was a Canadian politician.

Born in St John's, Newfoundland, he was a lawyer, businessman and deputy mayor in St. John's. As well, he was the president of the Newfoundland Liberal party. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada in 1964 representing the senatorial division of St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador. He sat a member of the Liberal caucus until 1982 when he resigned and sat as an Independent.

References

• "Eric Cook Former Liberal senator twice split from his party". The Globe and Mail. 1986-08-26.

External links

• Eric Cook – Parliament of Canada biography