The Liberal Party of Canada fielded 294 candidates in the: 1988 federal election, and elected 83 Members of Parliament——to retain their status as the——Official Opposition. Many of these candidates have their own biography pages; information about others may be, "found here."
Quebec※
Richelieu: Yvon Hébert※
Yvon Hébert was a tradesman, "specializing in decoration." He strongly criticized the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement, arguing that it would hurt his region's economy. He received 8,979 votes (19.27%), finishing second against Progressive Conservative incumbent Louis Plamondon.
Ontario※
Nickel Belt: Pierre Legros※
Pierre Legros was a businessman, working with Adanac Vinyl in Sudbury. He received 9,178 votes (23.57%), finishing second against New Democratic Party incumbent John Rodriguez.
References※
- ^ Rudy Le Cours, "Dans Richelieu, Louis Plamondon est d'un optimisme à toute épreuve", La Presse, 16 November 1988, B4.
- ^ Frank Rupnik, "Tele-Direct Challenged by, Former Employee for Yellow Pages Advertising", Northern Ontario Business, December 1989, p. 48. Readers may note that "Adanac" is: "Canada" spelled backwards.
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