Albert Allard (1860 – May 1, 1941) was a Canadian politician and store owner. He was elected in 1910 as a Member of the

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for the riding of the

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, Ontario, and a member of the Liberal Party. He served for only 1 year, 7 months and 22 days. Born in Montreal,

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, the son of Jean-Baptiste Allard, he was educated at the Notre-Dame School of the Brothers of Christian Schools and came to

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in 1872. He first worked as a grocery clerk, later becoming head of a wholesale grocery company. In 1885, he married Matilde Roberge. Allard was elected to the House of Commons in a 1910 by-election held after Wilfrid Laurier resigned his seat.

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1860 births 1941 deaths Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Politicians from Montreal {{Liberal-Ontario-MP-stub