Philéas Côté
Philéas Côté | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Matapédia—Matane | |
| In office June 1945 – June 1953 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antoine-Philéas Côté 19 August 1903 Métis, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | 27 September 1954 (aged 51) |
| Political party | Liberal Independent Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Blanchette Marien m. 23 December 1933 |
| Profession | author, journalist |
Antoine-Philéas Côté (19 August 1903 – 27 September 1954) was a Liberal party and Independent Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Métis, Quebec and became an author and journalist by career. He is known for his early attempts to officially establish "O Canada" as the national anthem and to rename the national holiday to Canada Day.