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Guy Favreau
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Favreau, c. 1966
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| President of the Privy Council | |
| In office 7 July 1965 – 3 April 1967 |
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| Prime Minister | Lester B. Pearson |
| Preceded by | George McIlraith |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Gordon |
| Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada |
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| In office 3 February 1964 – 29 June 1965 |
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| Prime Minister | Lester B. Pearson |
| Preceded by | Lionel Chevrier |
| Succeeded by | George McIlraith (acting) |
| Leader of the Government in the House of Commons | |
| In office 18 February 1964 – 29 October 1964 |
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| Prime Minister | Lester B. Pearson |
| Preceded by | Jack Pickersgill |
| Succeeded by | George McIlraith |
| Minister of Manpower and Immigration | |
| In office 22 April 1963 – 2 February 1964 |
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| Prime Minister | Lester B. Pearson |
| Preceded by | Dick Bell |
| Succeeded by | René Tremblay |
| Member of Parliament for Papineau |
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| In office 8 April 1963 – 3 April 1967 |
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| Preceded by | Adrien Meunier |
| Succeeded by | André Ouellet |
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| Born | 20 May 1917 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | 11 July 1967 (aged 50) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Francoise Laflamme
(m. 1944) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal (BA, LLB) |
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Guy Favreau (May 20, 1917 – July 11, 1967) was an important Canadian lawyer, politician, and judge. He was known for his work in the Canadian government during the 1960s.
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Guy Favreau: A Canadian Leader
Guy Favreau was born in Montreal, Quebec. His parents were Léopold Favreau and Béatrice Gagnon. He grew up in Montreal and later became a very respected public figure.
Early Life and Education
Guy Favreau studied at the Université de Montréal. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also got a law degree (LL.B.). This prepared him for his future career in law. In 1940, he became a lawyer in Quebec.
A Career in Law
From 1942 to 1952, Guy Favreau worked as a lawyer in Montreal. He then moved to Ottawa in 1952. There, he joined the Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. This group helps make sure businesses compete fairly.
In 1955, he became an Assistant Deputy Minister of Justice. This meant he helped lead the Department of Justice. He also helped start the Faculty of Civil Law at the University of Ottawa. He even taught law there for a while. In 1960, he returned to Montreal to work as a private lawyer again.
Entering Politics
Guy Favreau decided to enter politics. He joined the Liberal Party of Canada. In the 1963 election, he was elected as a Member of Parliament. He represented the area of Papineau. He was re-elected in the 1965 election.
Important Government Roles
During his time in government, Guy Favreau held several key positions:
- Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (1963–1964): He helped manage who could come to Canada.
- Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (1964–1965): This is like being the country's top lawyer. He was in charge of legal matters for the government.
- President of the Privy Council (1965–1967): This role involves advising the Prime Minister and the government.
- Minister of Indian Affairs (1963–1964): He worked on issues related to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- Registrar General of Canada (1966–1967): This role involves keeping important records for the government.
He also served as the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons in 1964. This meant he helped guide the government's plans in Parliament.
Later Life and Legacy
On April 17, 1967, Guy Favreau was appointed a judge. He became a judge of the Quebec Superior Court. Sadly, he passed away shortly after this appointment, on July 11, 1967. He was buried at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
To honor his memory, a large federal government building in Montreal was named after him. The Complexe Guy-Favreau was built in 1983. It stands as a reminder of his service to Canada.
