Michel Esdras Bernier
 Michel Esdras Bernier PC (September 28 1841 – July 27 1921) was a Canadian politician.Born in St-Hyacinthe Canada East he was a notary and businessman before being elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of St. Hyacinthe in 1882. A Liberal he was re-elected in 1887 1891 1896 and 1900. From 1900 to 1904 he was the Minister of Inland Revenue. From 1904 to 1914 he was the Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Railway Commissioners and Transport Commissioners.