François Gagnon
François Gagnon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Gaspé-Nord | |
| In office 1962–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Claude Jourdain |
| Succeeded by | District was abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1922 Cap-Chat, Quebec |
| Died | May 4, 2017 (aged 95) |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
François Gagnon (April 18, 1922 – May 4, 2017)[1] was a Canadian politician from Quebec.[2]
Background[edit]
He was born on April 18, 1922, in Cap-Chat, Quebec, and was a public servant.
Member of the legislature[edit]
Gagnon won a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in the 1962 provincial election in the district of Gaspé-Nord. He supported the Union Nationale and was re-elected in the 1966 election. He was parliamentary assistant from 1966 to 1969.
Cabinet Member[edit]
Gagnon was appointed to the Cabinet, serving as Minister responsible for Public Works from 1969 to 1970. He was re-elected in 1970, but did not run for re-election in 1973.
Mayor[edit]
He was Mayor of Cap-Chat from 1976 to 1977 and from 1981 to 1985.
Political comeback[edit]
Gagnon considered a political comeback with the Parti Québécois in the 1976 provincial election and with the Progressive Conservatives in the 1984 federal election, but eventually declined each time.
References[edit]
- ^ Décès de l'ancien député François Gagnon
- ^ "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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