Albert Allard

Who was Albert Allard?

Albert Allard was a Canadian politician and store owner. He was elected in 1910 as a Member of the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, and a member of the Liberal Party. He served for only 1 year, 7 months and 22 days.

The son of Jean-Baptiste Allard, he was educated at the Notre-Dame School of the Brothers of Christian Schools and came to Ottawa in 1872. He first worked as a grocery clerk, later becoming head of a wholesale grocery company. In 1885, he married Matilde Roberge. Allard was elected to the House of Commons in an 1910 by-election held after Wilfrid Laurier resigned his seat.