Background
Jerome, James Alexander was born on March 4, 1933 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Son of Joseph Leonard and Phyllis (Devlin) Jerome.
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James Alexander Alexander JEROME
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Bachelor of Arts, University Toronto, 1954; Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall, 1958.
Career
After receiving his law degree from Osgoode Hall in Toronto, Jerome began his law practice in Sudbury, Ontario. After the 1972 election, Jerome became Chairman of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. His success in this role led Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to appoint Jerome as Speaker of the House of Commons following the 1974 election.
In the 1979 election, Jerome considered following the precedent set by his predecessor, Lucien Lamoureux, by running as an independent as is the custom of the Speaker of the British House of Commons.
He decided to run as a Liberal, however, and was re-elected. The Progressive Conservative Party formed a minority government.
Despite the change in government, they decided to keep Jerome as Speaker. After the Clark government was defeated in a Motion of Number Confidence in December 1979, Jerome decided not to run in the ensuing general election.
Jerome remained in this position until his retirement in 1998.
Achievements
Membership
He took the seat in the 1968 general election, however, and became the Liberal Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for the Sudbury riding.
Connections
Married Barry Karen Hodgins, June 7, 1958. Children: Mary Louise, William Paul, James Leonard, Joseph Alexander (deceased), Megan Phyllis.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Liberal Party of Canada
Education
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1954
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1958