Maurice Sauvé | |
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 Sauvé in 1984 with his wife, Jeanne | |
| Member of Parliament for Îles-de-la-Madeleine | |
| In office 18 June 1962 – 24 June 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Russell Keays |
| Succeeded by | District dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1923 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | April 13, 1992 (aged 68) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | |
| Profession | Economist |
Maurice Sauvé PC CC (September 20, 1923 – April 13, 1992) was a Canadian economist, politician, cabinet minister and businessman. He was the husband of Jeanne Sauvé, who served as 23rd Governor General of Canada.
Life and career
Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the first president of the World Assembly of Youth and served during the period from 1949 to 1952.
He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1962 federal elections as a Liberal candidate, representing the riding of Îles-de-la-Madeleine. He was re-elected in 1963 and 1965. He was defeated in 1968. From 1964 to 1968, he was the Minister of Forestry (after 1966 renamed Minister of Forestry and Rural Development).
In 1984, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada as the viceregal consort of Canada. From 1985 to 1991, he was chancellor of the University of Ottawa.
Arms
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Archives
There is a Maurice Sauvé fonds at Library and Archives Canada.[1][2]
References
External links
- Maurice Sauvé – Parliament of Canada biography
- Gorham, Harriet (December 16, 2013). "Maurice Sauvé". The Canadian Encyclopedia (online ed.). Historica Canada.
- Maurice Sauvé at Find a Grave
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