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Rémi Paul

1921 – 1982

Canadian politician

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About Rémi Paul

Lived 1921 – 1982 (aged 61). Rémi Paul was a Canadian lawyer and politician.

Rémi Paul (; 10 June 1921 – 20 December 1982) was a lawyer and politician from Quebec, Canada.

Member of the House of Commons

Born in Louiseville, Mauricie, Paul ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the district of Berthier-Maskinongé-Delanaudière in 1957 and lost, but was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1958, 1962 and 1963. He sat as an Independent by 18 February 1965 and did not run for re-election in that same year. Paul was a friend of Quebec fascist leader Adrien Arcand who campaigned for him in the 1957 election.

Provincial politics

Paul ran as a Union Nationale in the district of Maskinongé in 1966 and won a seat at the provincial legislature. He was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1966 to 1968.

He was appointed to the Cabinet and served as Minister of Justice under Premier Jean-Jacques Bertrand.

In 1970, his party lost the election to Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Paul was re-elected and became House Leader of the Official Opposition. However he was defeated against Liberal Yvon Picotte in 1973.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Laval University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec, Member of the House of Commons of Canada
Also known as
Remi Paul

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rémi Paul?

Canadian politician (1921–1982)

When was Rémi Paul born?

Rémi Paul was born on 10 June 1921 in Louiseville.

When did Rémi Paul die?

Rémi Paul died on 20 December 1982 in Quebec City.

What was Rémi Paul's occupation?

Rémi Paul was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Rémi Paul?

Rémi Paul was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rémi Paul

· Wikidata: Q3456058

· DBpedia: Rémi Paul

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