Canada as seen through the Eyes of New Brunswick Editorial Cartoonists:
The Insight and Humour of Josh Beutel and Bill Hogan
Preface |
Introduction |
Editorial Cartoon Database |
Classroom Activities
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Josh Beutel, Telegraph Journal, 1979-1-27
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Reference number: MC2806-47
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Scope and Content
Gerry Merrithew dressed as a tough guy shaking his fist depicts how forceful the province's efforts will be in acquiring the gas terminal.
Title
Merry Gerry
Caption
"NB Plans Aggressive Bid for Gas Terminal"… Merrithew
Persons
Gerry Merrithew
- Born Gerald Stairs Merrithew, Saint John, New Brunswick, September 23, 1931
- Progressive Conservative
- Died September 5, 2004
- First elected to Saint John City Council, 1971
- Entered provincial politics winning a by-election for New Brunswick Provincial Progressive Conservative Party, 1972
- Appointed NB Minister of Commerce & Development, 1974
- Government House Leader and the Minister of Natural Resources, 1982
- Resigned provincial seat to run in 1984 federal election
- Elected to Canadian House of Commons, appointed Minister of Forestry & Mines
- Appointed Minister of Veterans Affairs, 1988
- Resigned from Cabinet, 1993