Davie Fulton
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Edmund Davie Fulton, PC
, OC
, QC
(March 10, 1916 – May 22, 2000) was a Canadian
Rhodes Scholar, politician and judge. Popularly known as E. Davie Fulton. He was born in Kamloops, British Columbia
, the son of politician/lawyer Frederick John Fulton
and Winnifred M. Davie, daughter of A.E.B. Davie. He was the youngest of 4 children.
in the Italian and Northwestern Europe campaigns. His brother John "Moose" Fulton distinguished himself in the Royal Canadian Air Force
during World War II
. He went missing in action in late 1942, and in 1943 the Kamloops adopted the Moose Squadron
in honour of its commander. In 1944 the Kamloops airport was dedicated as Fulton Field.
in the 1945 general election
.
In 1949 he introduced legislation to criminalize the publication, distribution, and sale of crime comics
. Fulton was convinced by a random murder in the Yukon
perpetrated by two young teens that the baleful influence of crime comics was at fault.
He ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
at the 1956 leadership convention, placing third behind John Diefenbaker
.
When Diefenbaker led the Tories to victory in the 1957 election
, he appointed Fulton to Cabinet as Minister of Justice
. As Minister, Fulton was involved in negotiations to patriate the Canadian Constitution, and developed the "Fulton-Favreau formula
". In 1962, he became Minister of Public Works. His cousin, Albert McPhillips
, was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
around this time.
He resigned from Cabinet in 1963, when he decided to leave federal politics and take the leadership of the British Columbia Progressive Conservative Party
. His efforts to revive the provincial Tories in BC were a failure, and he returned to the House of Commons in the 1965 election
.
Fulton stood as a candidate at the 1967 federal PC leadership convention
, and placed third behind Robert Stanfield
and Dufferin Roblin
.
After losing his seat in the 1968 election
, he retired from politics and returned to the law. In 1973, he became a justice
on the British Columbia
Supreme Court
, and served until 1981. From 1986 to 1992, he served as a commissioner on the International Joint Commission
.
In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
.
Queen's Privy Council for Canada
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, OC
Order of Canada
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, QC
Queen's Counsel
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(March 10, 1916 – May 22, 2000) was a Canadian
Canada
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Rhodes Scholar, politician and judge. Popularly known as E. Davie Fulton. He was born in Kamloops, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, the son of politician/lawyer Frederick John Fulton
Frederick John Fulton
Frederick John Fulton, KC was a British-born and educated Canadian lawyer and politician. He practiced law in Kamloops, British Columbia...
and Winnifred M. Davie, daughter of A.E.B. Davie. He was the youngest of 4 children.
Military career
Davie Fulton served in the Second World War with the Canadian Army overseas as Platoon and Company Commander with Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, and as Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division1st Canadian Infantry Division
The 1st Canadian Infantry Division was a formation mobilized on 1 September 1939 for service in the Second World War. The division was also reactivated twice during the Cold War....
in the Italian and Northwestern Europe campaigns. His brother John "Moose" Fulton distinguished himself in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force . In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and granted royal sanction by King George V. The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He went missing in action in late 1942, and in 1943 the Kamloops adopted the Moose Squadron
No. 419 Squadron RCAF
419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron is an air force unit with the Canadian Forces. The squadron was originally formed during the Second World War as part of the Royal Canadian Air Force...
in honour of its commander. In 1944 the Kamloops airport was dedicated as Fulton Field.
Political career
He was brought home from the war by the Conservative Party and won a seat by 100 votes in the Canadian House of CommonsCanadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
in the 1945 general election
Canadian federal election, 1945
The Canadian federal election of 1945 was the 20th general election in Canadian history. It was held June 11, 1945 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 20th Parliament of Canada...
.
In 1949 he introduced legislation to criminalize the publication, distribution, and sale of crime comics
Crime comics
Crime comics is a genre of American comic books and format of crime fiction. The genre was originally popular in the 1940s and 1950s and is marked by a moralistic editorial tone and graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Crime comics began in 1942 with the publication of Crime Does...
. Fulton was convinced by a random murder in the Yukon
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
perpetrated by two young teens that the baleful influence of crime comics was at fault.
He ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada was a Canadian political party with a centre-right stance on economic issues and, after the 1970s, a centrist stance on social issues....
at the 1956 leadership convention, placing third behind John Diefenbaker
John Diefenbaker
John George Diefenbaker, PC, CH, QC was the 13th Prime Minister of Canada, serving from June 21, 1957, to April 22, 1963...
.
When Diefenbaker led the Tories to victory in the 1957 election
Canadian federal election, 1957
The Canadian federal election of 1957 was held June 10, 1957, to select the 265 members of the House of Commons of Canada. In one of the great upsets in Canadian political history, the Progressive Conservative Party , led by John Diefenbaker, brought an end to 22 years of Liberal rule, as the...
, he appointed Fulton to Cabinet as Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice (Canada)
The Minister of Justice is the Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is responsible for the Department of Justice and is also Attorney General of Canada .This cabinet position is usually reserved for someone with formal legal training...
. As Minister, Fulton was involved in negotiations to patriate the Canadian Constitution, and developed the "Fulton-Favreau formula
Fulton-Favreau formula
The Fulton-Favreau formula was a proposed formula of amendment of the Constitution of Canada developed by federal justice minister E. Davie Fulton and Quebec Liberal Guy Favreau in the 1960s...
". In 1962, he became Minister of Public Works. His cousin, Albert McPhillips
Albert McPhillips
Albert DeBurgo McPhillips was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a barrister and solicitor by career...
, was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, frequently referred to as DFO , is the department within the government of Canada that is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters...
around this time.
He resigned from Cabinet in 1963, when he decided to leave federal politics and take the leadership of the British Columbia Progressive Conservative Party
British Columbia Conservative Party
The British Columbia Conservative Party is a political party in British Columbia, Canada. First elected as the government in 1903, the party went into decline after 1933...
. His efforts to revive the provincial Tories in BC were a failure, and he returned to the House of Commons in the 1965 election
Canadian federal election, 1965
The Canadian federal election of 1965 was held on November 8 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 27th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was re-elected with a larger number of seats in the House...
.
Fulton stood as a candidate at the 1967 federal PC leadership convention
Progressive Conservative leadership convention, 1967
The 1967 Progressive Conservative leadership election was held to choose a leader for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. The convention was held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 4th and 9th, 1967...
, and placed third behind Robert Stanfield
Robert Stanfield
Robert Lorne Stanfield, PC, QC was the 17th Premier of Nova Scotia and leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. He is sometimes referred to as "the greatest prime minister Canada never had", and earned the nickname "Honest Bob"...
and Dufferin Roblin
Dufferin Roblin
Dufferin "Duff" Roblin, PC, CC, OM was a Canadian businessman and politician. Known as "Duff," he served as the 14th Premier of Manitoba from 1958 to 1967. Roblin was appointed to the Canadian Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In the government of Brian Mulroney, he served as...
.
After losing his seat in the 1968 election
Canadian federal election, 1968
The Canadian federal election of 1968 was held on June 25, 1968, to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 28th Parliament of Canada...
, he retired from politics and returned to the law. In 1973, he became a justice
Justice
Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, or equity, along with the punishment of the breach of said ethics; justice is the act of being just and/or fair.-Concept of justice:...
on the British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
Supreme Court
Supreme court
A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of many legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, instance court, judgment court, high court, or apex court...
, and served until 1981. From 1986 to 1992, he served as a commissioner on the International Joint Commission
International Joint Commission
The International Joint Commission is an independent binational organization established by the United States and Canada under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909.The Commission has responsibilities related to the following treaties and agreements:...
.
In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
.