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Jacques Miquelon
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Abitibi-Est | |
| In office 1948–1960 |
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| Preceded by | Henri Drouin |
| Succeeded by | Lucien Cliche |
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| Born | October 4, 1911 Danville, Quebec |
| Died | June 16, 2004 (aged 92) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
| Relations | André Bourbeau, nephew Jacques Picard, grandfather |
Jacques Miquelon (born October 4, 1911 – died June 16, 2004) was an important person in Quebec politics. He was a lawyer and a judge. He also served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec, representing the area of Abitibi-Est from 1948 to 1960. He was part of the Union Nationale political party.
Early Life and Education
Jacques Miquelon was born in Danville, Quebec. His parents were Arsène-Cyr Miquelon and Éveline Picard. His mother's father was Jacques Picard.
Jacques went to school in Danville. He also studied at the Séminaire de Québec and later at Université Laval. This education helped him prepare for his future career.
Becoming a Lawyer
After finishing his studies, Jacques Miquelon became a lawyer in 1934. He first worked in Quebec City. In 1937, he moved his law practice to Malartic.
He also worked as a lawyer for the government. He helped the Department of the Attorney General. Jacques Miquelon was also involved in business. He was a director for two mining companies. He also led the Chamber of Commerce in Malartic. In 1938, he married Suzanne Turcotte. After she passed away, he married Germaine Voyer. In 1946, he received a special title called King's Counsel. This title is given to experienced and respected lawyers.
Political Career in Quebec
Jacques Miquelon became a member of the Quebec government. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in 1948. He served as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for 12 years.
He held several important roles in the Quebec cabinet:
- Minister of State: From 1952 to 1959.
- Attorney General: In 1959 and 1960. This role is like the chief legal advisor for the government.
- Minister of Lands and Forests: In 1960. This role involved managing Quebec's natural resources.
After Politics
Jacques Miquelon tried to get re-elected in 1960 and 1962, but he was not successful. In 1962, he went back to working as a lawyer in Montreal.
Later, from 1968 to 1978, he became a judge. He worked in the Social Welfare Court in Montreal. Jacques Miquelon passed away in Montreal when he was 92 years old.
His nephew, André Bourbeau, also became a member of the Quebec assembly later on.
