Fernand Grenier (Canadian politician)

Fernand Grenier (1919-1992) was a Canadian politician, journalist, and trade unionist from Quebec. He was a prominent figure in the Communist Party of Canada (initially known as the Labor-Progressive Party) and a key voice for workers' rights and Quebec sovereignty.

Grenier was born in Montreal and became involved in labor activism early in his life. He worked as a journalist for various publications, including the communist newspaper Combat.

He was elected to the House of Commons in the 1945 federal election, representing the riding of Cartier, a working-class district in Montreal. He was one of two members of the Labor-Progressive Party elected to Parliament that year.

During his time in Parliament, Grenier was a strong advocate for social justice, workers' rights, and Quebec autonomy. He faced considerable opposition and anti-communist sentiment during the Cold War period. He was defeated in the 1949 election.

After his parliamentary career, Grenier continued to be active in the labor movement and the Communist Party. He remained a prominent voice in Quebec politics, advocating for socialist policies and greater autonomy for Quebec. He died in Montreal in 1992.