About Jean-Marie Poitras
Lived 1918 – 2009 (aged 90). Jean-Marie Poitras was a Canadian politician, insurance executive and administrator.
Jean-Marie Poitras, (September 5, 1918 – February 27, 2009) was a Canadian senator.
Biography Born in Macamic, Quebec, he was appointed to the Senate in 1988 representing the senatorial division of De Salaberry, Quebec. He resigned on May 25, 1993, just short of his 75th birthday and mandatory retirement. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus.
In 1970, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his work with Scouts Canada. In 1994, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.
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Who was Jean-Marie Poitras?
Canadian politician (1918–2009)
When was Jean-Marie Poitras born?
Jean-Marie Poitras was born on 5 September 1918 in Macamic.
When did Jean-Marie Poitras die?
Jean-Marie Poitras died on 27 February 2009 in Quebec City.
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Jean-Marie Poitras was a politician, insurance executive and administrator.
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Jean-Marie Poitras was Canadian.
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