Canadian politician

Walter Vincent Powers (July 24, 1895 – November 8, 1954) was an accountant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Victoria County in the Legislative *embly of New Brunswick from 1953 to 1954 as a Progressive Conservative member.

He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the son of Thomas Powers and Bridget Burke. In 1918, he married Irene McLaughlin. Powers was clerk-treasurer for the town of Grand Falls from 1916 to 1936. He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial *embly in 1939, 1944 and 1948. Powers was named speaker for the provincial *embly in 1954 following the death of E.T. Kennedy but died in office before completing his term.

References

• Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1954, PG Normandin