Age, Biography and Wiki
Leo Bernier was born on 12 August, 1928 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, is a Canadian politician. Discover Leo Bernier's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Businessman |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August 1928 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Sioux Lookout, Ontario |
| Date of death |
28 June, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Sioux Lookout, Ontario |
| Nationality |
Canada
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Leo Bernier Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Leo Bernier height not available right now. We will update Leo Bernier's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Leo Bernier's Wife?
His wife is Marjorie Bernier
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Marjorie Bernier |
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4 |
Leo Bernier Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leo Bernier worth at the age of 81 years old? Leo Bernier’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Leo Bernier's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Leo Edward Bernier (August 12, 1928 – June 28, 2010) was a politician in Ontario, Canada.
He ran for the Ontario legislature in the 1963 provincial election, and lost to Liberal-Labour candidate Robert Gibson by 840 votes in Kenora.
He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1966 to 1987, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Bill Davis and Frank Miller.
Bernier was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.
Bernier presided over a time in Northern Ontario when the economy was booming.
He was also a personable and well-liked MPP who looked out for his constituents.
He was known by his nickname as "Emperor of the North".
Bernier was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, and educated in the area.
He worked as a bush pilot and became the general manager of Bernier & Sons Contractors, and served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce.
He was an honorary member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Knights of Columbus.
Gibson died in 1966, and Bernier was elected in a by-election to replace him.
He was returned by an increased margin in the 1967 provincial election, and served as a backbench supporter of the John Robarts administration.
When Bill Davis succeeded Roberts as premier on March 1, 1971, he appointed Bernier as his Minister of Mines and Northern Affairs.
Bernier was easily re-elected in the 1971 provincial election.
He was given additional responsibilities as Minister of Lands and Forests on February 2, 1972.
On April 7 of the same year, his portfolios were restructured as the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Bernier was re-elected without serious opposition in the elections of 1975, 1977, 1981, and 1985.
In 1975, Bernier selected amethyst as Ontario's mineral emblem.
He was named Minister of Northern Affairs on February 3, 1977, and held this position for more than eight years.
Bernier was the most powerful minister for Northern Ontario in the Bill Davis government, and was sometimes called the "Emperor of the North".
Like most Progressive Conservatives of his time, he supported government intervention in economic matters.
Bernier initially supported Dennis Timbrell in the Progressive Conservative Party's January 1985 leadership convention, but crossed to Frank Miller after Timbrell was eliminated.
Miller retained him in the Northern Affairs portfolio after becoming Premier of Ontario on February 8, 1985.
The Progressive Conservatives under Miller were reduced to a tenuous minority government in the 1985 election, and were defeated in the house in June 1985.
In opposition, Bernier served as his party's critic for Natural Resources and Northern Affairs and Mines.
He did not run for re-election in 1987.
He served as chair of the Boreal West Round Table in the 1990s, and remained active in the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party until his death.
In 2004, he supported John Tory's successful bid to become party leader.
Bernier died on June 28, 2010, in Sioux Lookout hospital at the age of 81.
In 2012, Highway 664 was renamed in his honour.
