Gerald W. Mercier

Lawyer, municipal politician, MLA (1977-1981), MLA (1982-1986), MLA (1986-1988), judge.

Well known as Attorney-General for Manitoba, Mercier served on the Winnipeg City Council beginning in 1971 and became chairman of the Works and Operations Committee. Prior to his involvement in politics, he practiced law in Winnipeg for ten years. He is a founding member of the Fort Garry Kinsmen Club and has served on local hospital and library boards. In September 1989 he was appointed a judge on the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench.

His articles for the Manitoba Historical Society:

Current Discussions on Constitutional Reform
MHS Transactions, Series 3, No. 35, 1979

Profile revised: 28 August 2009

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