Aurel Léger Politician
Aurel D. Léger (10 November 1894 – 28 December 1961) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick and became a businessman, contractor and farmer by career.He was educated at Shediac Bridge School, University of St. Joseph's College, Sainte Anne's College and Moncton Business College.Légere was first elected to Parliament at the Kent riding in the 1940 general election then re-elected in 1945 and 1949. Léger was appointed to the Senate on 12 June 1953, towards the end of the 21st Canadian Parliament. He remained a Senator until his death in 1961.