The extended Cannon family has had strong regional and national political influence in Canada. The family originated in Ireland and moved to Quebec in the 18th century.[1] Members of the family have served in positions as lawyers, judges, Supreme Court judges, senators, ministers of defence, solicitors general, and Members of Parliament.[2]

Notable members

References

  1. Company, Press Publishing (1903). The Newspaper Reference Book of Canada: Embracing Facts and Data Regarding Canada and Biographical Sketches of Representative Canadian Men. The Company. p. 258.
  2. Wood, William (1931). The Storied Province of Quebec: Past and Present. Dominion Publishing Company. p. 32.
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