Edgard Jules Wermenlinger (9 July 1888 – 18 November 1956) was a Canadian civil engineer, merchant, and politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for the Verdun riding in the House of Commons of Canada from 1935 to 1940.
Early life and education
Wermenlinger was born in Montreal, Quebec. He attended Collège Mont‑St‑Louis and later pursued higher education at the Université de Montréal, where he trained as a civil engineer.
Professional career
After completing his studies, Wermenlinger worked as a civil engineer and operated an electrical‑appliance merchandising business. His technical background informed his later involvement in municipal and federal public affairs.
Municipal service
Beginning in 1932, Wermenlinger was elected a school commissioner for Verdun, Quebec. The following year he became an alderman (city councillor) for Verdun, a position he retained until his entry into federal politics in 1935.
Federal political career
In the 1935 Canadian federal election, Wermenlinger was elected MP for the newly created Verdun riding, representing the Conservative Party. He served in the 18th Canadian Parliament. In the 1940 election he ran as a “National Government” (Conservative) candidate but was defeated by Liberal Paul‑Émile Côté.
Personal life
Wermenlinger married Antonine Lalande on 11 September 1917. Details of any children or further family life are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Legacy
Wermenlinger’s career reflects the involvement of professionally trained engineers in early‑20th‑century Canadian politics, particularly at the municipal level in Quebec. His tenure in Parliament coincided with a period of significant political realignment leading up to World II.
References
- Parliament of Canada biography.
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide (1936).
- Wikipedia entry “Jules Wermenlinger”.
