Berthier was a federal
electoral district in the
Canadian province of
Quebec
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that was represented in the
House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1925.
It was created by the
''British North America Act'', 1867, and was abolished in 1924 when it was merged into
Berthier—Maskinongé riding.
A second "Berthier" riding was created in 1966. This riding was renamed
Berthier—Maskinongé in 1975. Please see the article on that riding for the history of Berthier during this period.
Members of Parliament
This riding elected the following
Members of Parliament
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:
Election results
By-election: On Mr. Paquet being called to the Senate
By-election: Mr. C. Beausoleil appointed Postmaster of Montreal 1 December 1899.
See also
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List of Canadian federal electoral districts
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Past Canadian electoral districts
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External links
Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament
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Former federal electoral districts of Quebec