The Hon. James McShane
Date of Birth (yyyy-mm-dd): 1833-11-07
Place of Birth: Montreal, Lower Canada
Deceased Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 1918-12-14 (85 years old)
Profession | Occupation: merchant, exporter
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 179 days (5 months, 27 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Centre | Liberal Party of Canada | 1895-12-27 (By-Election) |
Elected |
| St. Anne | Liberal Party of Canada | 1896-06-23 | Defeated |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Canada | 1895-12-27 - 1896-06-22 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Agriculture and Colonization | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
| Political Affiliation | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party | Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1888-03-23 |
| Liberal Party | Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
Provincial / Territorial Constituency
| Constituencies | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal no. 6 | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
| Montreal West | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1886-10-13 |
| Montréal-Centre | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1886-10-14 - 1888-03-23 |
Provincial / Territorial Assembly
| Assembly | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly of Quebec | Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1888-03-23 |
| Legislative Assembly of Quebec | Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works | Quebec | 1887-01-29 - 1888-03-23 |
Municipal Political Experience
| Municipality | Local Government | Function | Mandate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Alderman | 1883 - 1887 |
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Alderman | 1868 - 1881 |
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Mayor | 1891 - 1893 |
Military Service
| Military Organization | Function | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Fenian Raids,1866-1871 | Military | - |
| 1st Battalion Volunteer Militia Decorated for his service during the Fenian Raids. |
Military | 1866 - |
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 179 days (5 months, 27 days)
House of Commons
| Constituency | Political Affiliation at Election | Date of Election | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Centre | Liberal Party of Canada | 1895-12-27 (By-Election) |
Elected |
| St. Anne | Liberal Party of Canada | 1896-06-23 | Defeated |
Parliamentary Group
| Party | Term |
|---|---|
| Liberal Party of Canada | 1895-12-27 - 1896-06-22 |
Committees - House of Commons
Committee membership is shown below by session. All members who served on a committee at any time during a session are listed.
| Committee | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Committee on Railways, Canals and Telegraph Lines | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
| Standing Committee on Agriculture and Colonization | Member | 7th Parliament, 6th Session (1896-01-02 - 1896-04-23) |
Provincial / Territorial Political Experience
Provincial / Territorial Political Affiliation
| Political Affiliation | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party | Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1888-03-23 |
| Liberal Party | Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
Provincial / Territorial Constituency
| Constituencies | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Montréal no. 6 | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
| Montreal West | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1886-10-13 |
| Montréal-Centre | Legislative Assembly of Quebec | 1886-10-14 - 1888-03-23 |
Provincial / Territorial Assembly
| Assembly | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly of Quebec | Quebec | 1878-05-01 - 1888-03-23 |
| Legislative Assembly of Quebec | Quebec | 1890-06-17 - 1892-03-07 |
Provincial / Territorial Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Province / Territory | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner of Agriculture and Public Works | Quebec | 1887-01-29 - 1888-03-23 |
Municipal Political Experience
| Municipality | Local Government | Function | Mandate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Alderman | 1883 - 1887 |
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Alderman | 1868 - 1881 |
| Montreal | Municipal Government | Mayor | 1891 - 1893 |
Military Service
| Military Organization | Function | Term (yyyy-mm-dd) |
|---|---|---|
| Fenian Raids,1866-1871 | Military | - |
| 1st Battalion Volunteer Militia Decorated for his service during the Fenian Raids. |
Military | 1866 - |