Eric Cook (July 26, 1909 – August 23, 1986) was a Canadian politician. Born in St John's, Newfoundland, he was a lawyer, businessman and deputy mayor in St. John's. As well, he was the president of the Newfoundland Liberal party. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada in 1964 representing the senatorial division of St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador. He sat a member of the Liberal caucus until 1982 when he resigned and sat as an Independent. References · External links · 1909 births1986 deathsCanadian senators from Newfoundland and LabradorIndependent Canadian senatorsLiberal Party of Canada senatorsPeople from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador