Antonio Barrette facts for kids
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Antonio J. Barrette
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| 18th Premier of Quebec | |
| In office January 8, 1960 – July 5, 1960 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Onésime Gagnon |
| Preceded by | Paul Sauvé |
| Succeeded by | Jean Lesage |
| MNA for Joliette | |
| In office August 17, 1936 – September 15, 1960 |
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| Preceded by | Lucien Dugas |
| Succeeded by | Gaston Lambert |
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| Born | May 26, 1899 Joliette, Quebec |
| Died | December 15, 1968 (aged 69) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
| Spouse |
Marie-Estelle Guilbault
(m. 1924) |
| Profession | Machinist, Insurance broker |
Antonio J. Barrette was an important politician from Quebec, Canada. He was born in Joliette, Quebec, on May 26, 1899. He became the 18th Premier of Quebec, which is like the leader of the province's government. He also worked as a machinist and an insurance broker before his political career. He passed away on December 15, 1968, in Montreal.
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Antonio Barrette: A Quebec Leader
Early Political Life
Antonio Barrette first tried to become a politician in 1935. He ran for the Conservative Party in his home area of Joliette. He didn't win that time.
But in 1936, he ran again with a different party, the Union Nationale, and this time he was elected! He became a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Joliette. An MNA is someone elected to represent their local area in the provincial government. He was very popular in Joliette because he was re-elected many times. He won elections in 1939, 1944, 1948, 1952 (even against the Liberal Party leader, Georges-Émile Lapalme), 1956, and even in 1960.
Becoming a Cabinet Minister
Antonio Barrette was not just an MNA; he also became a "Cabinet Member." This means he was part of a special group of politicians who help the Premier run the government. From 1944 to 1960, he served as the Minister of Labour. This job meant he was in charge of things related to workers, jobs, and fair working conditions in Quebec. He worked under two Premiers, Maurice Duplessis and Paul Sauvé.
Leading Quebec
After Premier Paul Sauvé passed away, Antonio Barrette was chosen to take his place. On January 8, 1960, he became the leader of the Union Nationale party and the 18th Premier of Quebec. Being Premier is a very big responsibility, similar to being a state governor in the United States.
However, his time as Premier was short, lasting only six months. In the June 1960 election, his party lost to the Quebec Liberal Party, led by Jean Lesage.
After Politics
After the election loss, Antonio Barrette decided to step down from politics. He resigned as the leader of the Union Nationale and as an MNA on September 15, 1960.
He then took on a new role, serving his country in a different way. From 1963 to 1966, he was the Canadian ambassador to Greece. An ambassador is a diplomat who represents their country in another country. He died in 1968 in Montreal.
See also
- Politics of Quebec
- List of Quebec general elections
- Timeline of Quebec history
