# Walter Bernard Smith

_Canadian politician (1912–1987)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Walter Bernard Smith was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Hemmingford, Quebec and became a customs officer and merchant by career.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 March 1912 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Quebec ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P19))
- **Died:** 3 October 1987 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; merchant; customs officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P102))
- **Positions held:** member of the House of Commons of Canada (8 July 1974 – 21 May 1979); member of the House of Commons of Canada (30 October 1972 – 7 July 1974); member of the House of Commons of Canada (25 June 1968 – 29 October 1972); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688#P39))

## Questions

**When was Walter Bernard Smith born?**  
Walter Bernard Smith was born on 26 March 1912 in Quebec.

**What positions has Walter Bernard Smith held?**  
Positions held by Walter Bernard Smith include: member of the House of Commons of Canada (1974–1979); member of the House of Commons of Canada (1972–1974); member of the House of Commons of Canada (1968–1972); mayor.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Walter Bernard Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Bernard_Smith) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3565688](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3565688) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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