John Pallett
lawyer · politician
- February 15, 1921
- October 3, 1985
- 64 years
About John Pallett
John Pallett, 64, Canadian politician, MP (1954–1962).
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|John Cameron Pallett (February 15, 1921 – October 3, 1985) was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Background
Born in Dixie, Ontario, he was educated at University of Toronto, at which he got a B.A. in 1941. He served as a lieutenant in The Governor General's Horse Guards armoured reconnaissance division in England, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, from 1942 to 1945. He was awarded the 1939/1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star, and the Defence Medal. He was also awarded the Mentioned in Despatches medal for gallantry and distinguished service on the battlefield in Italy.
He then attended Osgoode Hall Law School, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 1947. He founded Pallett & Pallett law firm in 1948; subsequently Pallett Valo, Mississauga. He also served as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He was married to Mary Virginia Leuty and had five children: James McCormack, Megan Jane, Bruce Cameron, Drew Malcolm and Wesley Newman (July 21, 1962 to March 4, 1974).
He was the Chairman of the Mississauga Hospital Board of Directors; Chairman of the Mississauga Hospital Foundation Board of Directors; President of Port Credit Lions Club; President of Credit Valley Golf Club; President of Dixie Curling Club; Director of Griffith Island Club.
He died on Griffith Island in the Georgian Bay area in 1985.
Politics
Pallett was a Member of Parliament of Canada from 1954 to 1962; Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada; Chief Government Whip and leader of the Canadian NATO delegation to Europe in 1959.
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1.In what location was John Cameron Pallett born?
- A.Griffith Island, Ontario
- B.Mississauga, Ontario
- C.Toronto, Ontario
- D.Dixie, Ontariocorrect
John Cameron Pallett was born in Dixie, Ontario.
Source: Background section
2.In what year did John Cameron Pallett receive his B.A. from the University of Toronto?
- A.1954
- B.1947
- C.1945
- D.1941correct
John Cameron Pallett was educated at the University of Toronto where he obtained a B.A. in 1941.
Source: Background section
3.During World War II, in which unit did John Cameron Pallett serve?
- A.The Royal Canadian Air Force
- B.The Governor General's Horse Guardscorrect
- C.The Canadian Infantry Brigade
- D.The Royal Canadian Artillery
John Cameron Pallett served as a lieutenant in The Governor General's Horse Guards armoured reconnaissance division.
Source: Background section
4.For which specific action was John Cameron Pallett awarded the Mentioned in Despatches medal?
- A.Tactical planning in France
- B.Logistical leadership in Germany
- C.Gallantry and distinguished service in Italycorrect
- D.Medical aid provided in the Netherlands
John Cameron Pallett was awarded the Mentioned in Despatches medal for gallantry and distinguished service on the battlefield in Italy.
Source: Background section
5.From which institution did John Cameron Pallett receive a Bachelor of Laws in 1947?
- A.University of Toronto
- B.Osgoode Hall Law Schoolcorrect
- C.York University
- D.Law Society of Upper Canada
John Cameron Pallett attended Osgoode Hall Law School and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 1947.
Source: Background section
6.What is the name of the law firm founded by John Cameron Pallett in 1948?
- A.Pallett & Partners
- B.Pallett & Pallettcorrect
- C.Pallett & Leuty
- D.Pallett & Valo
John Cameron Pallett founded the law firm Pallett & Pallett in 1948.
Source: Background section
7.Who was the spouse of John Cameron Pallett?
- A.Elizabeth Newman
- B.Jane McCormack
- C.Megan Jane
- D.Mary Virginia Leutycorrect
John Cameron Pallett was married to Mary Virginia Leuty.
Source: Background section
8.Which of these was a child of John Cameron Pallett?
- A.Robert George
- B.Drew Malcolmcorrect
- C.John Cameron Jr.
- D.William Thomas
Drew Malcolm is listed as one of the five children of John Cameron Pallett.
Source: Background section
9.What position did John Cameron Pallett hold at the Mississauga Hospital?
- A.Chief Surgeon
- B.Hospital Administrator
- C.Chairman of the Board of Directorscorrect
- D.Chief of Staff
John Cameron Pallett served as the Chairman of the Mississauga Hospital Board of Directors.
Source: Background section
10.John Cameron Pallett served as the President of which golf club?
- A.Georgian Bay Golf Club
- B.Credit Valley Golf Clubcorrect
- C.Dixie Golf Club
- D.Mississauga Golf and Country Club
John Cameron Pallett was the President of the Credit Valley Golf Club.
Source: Background section
11.During which years was John Cameron Pallett a Member of Parliament of Canada?
- A.1954 to 1962correct
- B.1948 to 1954
- C.1959 to 1965
- D.1962 to 1970
John Cameron Pallett was a Member of Parliament of Canada from 1954 to 1962.
Source: Politics section
12.What role did John Cameron Pallett hold in 1959 regarding NATO?
- A.Commander of NATO forces
- B.NATO Secretary General
- C.Chief liaison to the United Nations
- D.Leader of the Canadian NATO delegationcorrect
John Cameron Pallett served as the leader of the Canadian NATO delegation to Europe in 1959.
Source: Politics section
13.In what role did John Cameron Pallett serve the Prime Minister of Canada?
- A.Press Secretary
- B.Chief of Staff
- C.Minister of Justice
- D.Parliamentary Secretarycorrect
John Cameron Pallett served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada.
Source: Politics section
14.What was the birth date of John Cameron Pallett's child, Wesley Newman?
- A.March 4, 1974
- B.October 3, 1985
- C.July 21, 1962correct
- D.February 15, 1921
Wesley Newman Pallett was born on July 21, 1962.
Source: Background section
15.In what location did John Cameron Pallett pass away?
- A.Toronto, Ontario
- B.Mississauga, Ontario
- C.Griffith Islandcorrect
- D.Dixie, Ontario
John Cameron Pallett died on Griffith Island in the Georgian Bay area in 1985.
Source: Background section
16.What professional title did John Cameron Pallett hold with the Law Society of Upper Canada?
- A.Chief Justice
- B.Secretary
- C.President
- D.Benchercorrect
John Cameron Pallett served as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Source: Background section
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