Frederic McGrand

The Hon.
Frederic Addison McGrand
Senator for Sunbury, New Brunswick
In office
1955–1988
Appointed by Louis St. Laurent
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Sunbury County
In office
1939–1952
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Queen's
In office
1935–1939
Personal details
Born (1895-07-05)July 5, 1895
Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick
Died September 3, 1988(1988-09-03) (aged 93)
Political party Liberal
Committees Chair, Standing Committee on Debates and Reporting (1967–1968)
Chair, Subcommittee on Childhood Experiences as Causes of Criminal Behaviour (1977–1979)

Frederic Addison McGrand[1] (July 5, 1895 September 3, 1988) was a Canadian physician[2] and politician. Born in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, he received his medical education from McGill University.

McGrand served as a member of the council for Queens County from 1927 to 1937. In 1935, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Queens. From 1939 to 1944, he was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. From 1944 to 1952, he was the Minister of Health and Social Services. McGrand represented Sunbury County in the provincial assembly from 1939 to 1952.

In 1955, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Sunbury, New Brunswick. A Liberal, he resigned in 1988.

McGrand also published several books including:

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