Duncan Fletcher McCuaig (August 26, 1889 – August 17, 1950) was a

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politician who served in the

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from 1935 to 1945, representing the electoral district of

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as a member of the

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. He had previously served as mayor of

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from 1928 to 1931. His daughter

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later served for twelve years as mayor of Barrie, and herself mounted an unsuccessful campaign for election to the House of Commons in 1993.

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* 1889 births 1950 deaths Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Mayors of Barrie {{Liberal-Ontario-MP-stub