Eric Cook (26 July 1909 – 23 August 1986) was a Canadian politician. Born in St. John's,

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, he was a lawyer, businessman and a city councillor in St. John's. He was also the president of the Newfoundland Liberal party. He was summoned to the

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in 1964 representing the senatorial division of St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador. He sat a member of the

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caucus until 1982 when he resigned and sat as an Independent.

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* 1909 births 1986 deaths Canadian senators from Newfoundland and Labrador Independent Canadian senators Liberal Party of Canada senators St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador city councillors {{NewfoundlandandLabrador-politician-stub