George William Andrews

1869 - 1943male

Biography

George William Andrews was a Canadian politician and lawyer from Winnipeg. He left the Liberal-Unionist caucus in 1919 to protest the government's violent suppression of the Winnipeg General Strike. He never returned to federal politics, sacrificing his career for his principles.

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Floor Crossings (1)

George William Andrews

1919Stood on Principle

Liberal-Unionist→Independent0/5 - Career destroyed

Andrews represented the heart of Winnipeg. When the government violently crushed the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, he couldn't stay in the party. He left to sit alone as an independent.

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Field	George William Andrews
Born	1869
Died	1943
Crossings	1
Years	1919
Parties	Liberal-Unionist, Independent
Avg Benefit Score	0.0
Cabinet	No
Senate	No
Re-elected	No

Quick Stats

Floor Crossings: 1
Parties: Liberal-Unionist, Independent
Cabinet Appointments: 0
Senate Appointments: 0
Election Results: 0

Parties

Liberal-UnionistIndependent