Senatorial Designation: Wellington, Que.
Born: Montreal, Que., 1923
Education: Collège Sainte-Marie, Montreal; St-Dunstan's College, Charlottetown, P.E.I.; École des Hautes études commerciales de Montréal (Master in Commerce).
Profession: Publisher; President and founder of Canada World Youth and also President and Founder of KATIMAVIK.
Parliamentary Service: Appointed to Senate April 20, 1983. Appointed Opposition Whip, Sept. 1991 to November 1993. Appointed Government Whip, November 1993.
Committee Service: Aboriginal Peoples; Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration; Social Affairs, Science and Technology; Chairman, Selection; Chairman Special Committee on Youth (1984-1986).
Marital Status: married, 1951.
Spouse's Name & Maiden Name: Thérèse (Desjardins)
Children: Michel, Pascale, Isabelle, Bruno, Sophie.
Parliamentary Address: The Senate of Canada, Ottawa, Ont. KlA 0A4.
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