Walter Edward Foster

16th Premier of New Brunswick
Walter Edward Foster
The Honourable Walter Edward Foster, PC
In office 1917 – 1923
Preceded by	James A. Murray
Succeeded by	Peter J. Veniot

Born	April 9, 1873(1873-04-09) St. Martins, New Brunswick Canada
Died	November 14, 1947 (aged 74) Saint John, New Brunswick Canada
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Johanna M. The Premier of New Brunswick (fr Premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick) is the First minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick James Alexander Murray ( November 9, 1864 - February 16, 1960) was a Conservative politician and Premier of New Brunswick Peter John Veniot, PC ( October 4, 1863 – July 6, 1936) was a businessman and newspaper owner and a politician in Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common St Martins (2006 pop 386 is a Canadian village in Saint John County, New Brunswick. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Saint John is the largest city in the Province of New Brunswick, and the oldest incorporated city in Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The New Brunswick Liberal Association, more popularly known as the New Brunswick Liberal Party or Liberal Party of New Brunswick, is one of the two major political Vassie
Religion	Anglican

Walter Edward Foster PC (April 9, 1873 - November 14, 1947) was a politician and businessman in New Brunswick, Canada. The Anglican Church of Canada is the sole Canadian representative of the Anglican Communion. The Queen's Privy Council for Canada (QPC (Conseil privé de la Reine pour le Canada (CPR sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or the Privy Council Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. New Brunswick ( French: Nouveau-Brunswick /nuvobʁɔnzwik/ is one of Canada 's three Maritime provinces and is the only constitutionally Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

Foster was born in St. Martins, New Brunswick. St Martins (2006 pop 386 is a Canadian village in Saint John County, New Brunswick. He began work as a clerk with the Bank of New Brunswick at Saint John. The Bank of New Brunswick was established on March 25 1820 in the pre- Confederation Province of New Brunswick Canada as the first Canadian bank to operate under Saint John is the largest city in the Province of New Brunswick, and the oldest incorporated city in Canada. He joined the merchant firm of Vassie and Company and became vice president and managing director after marrying Johanna Vassie, daughter of the firm's head. Active in community business affairs, Foster served as President of the Saint John Board of Trade in 1908-1909. A chamber of commerce (also referred to in some circles as a board of trade) is a form of Business network.

In 1916, Walter Foster became leader of the province's Liberal Party which swept to victory in the 1917 election. The New Brunswick Liberal Association, more popularly known as the New Brunswick Liberal Party or Liberal Party of New Brunswick, is one of the two major political The 1917 New Brunswick general election was held on 24 February 1917 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the province of New Brunswick Foster was defeated in the Saint John County riding in the 1917 election but was elected to the Legislative Assembly by acclamation in a by-election later that year in Victoria County. St John County ( 2005 population 64961 is located in southern New Brunswick, Canada The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. A by-election or bye-election (called special election in the United States) is an Election held to fill a political office that has become vacant Victoria County ( 2001 population 21172 is located in northwestern New Brunswick Though leader at age 45, he was called the "boy premier" for his youthful, cleancut appearance (Doyle). His government established the first department of health in 1918, gave women the right to vote in 1919 and created the province's power commission in 1920. The Department of Health is a part of the Government of New Brunswick. NB Power (French Énergie NB) formerly known as New Brunswick Power Corporation and New Brunswick Electric Power Commission is an electrical utility in

Walter Foster resigned from provincial politics on February 1, 1923 in order to return to put his own failing personal finances in order. He entered federal politics becoming Secretary of State of Canada in 1925, but failed to win a seat in the that year's federal election, or again in the 1926 federal election. The position of Secretary of State for Canada was a Canadian Cabinet position with a corresponding department The Canadian federal election of 1925 was held on October 29 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 15th Parliament of Canada. The Canadian federal election of 1926 was held on September 14 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 16th Parliament of Canada.

In 1928, Walter Foster was appointed by Prime Minister Mackenzie King to the Canadian Senate and served as Speaker of the Canadian Senate from 1936 to 1940. The Prime Minister of Canada ( French: Premier ministre du Canada) is the primary Minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus William Lyon Mackenzie King PC OM CMG ( December 17, 1874 – July 22, 1950) was a Canadian The Senate of Canada (Le Sénat du Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the sovereign (represented by the governor general The Speaker of the Senate of Canada ( French: Président du Sénat du Canada) is the presiding officer of the Senate of Canada. He died in office in Saint John at the age of 74 and was buried in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

His son, Walter William Vassie Foster, served in the provincial Legislative Assembly.

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