Jean-Claude Malépart facts for kids
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Jean-Claude Malépart
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| Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie |
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| In office 21 November 1988 – 16 November 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Lavoie |
| Succeeded by | Gilles Duceppe |
| Member of Parliament for Montreal—Sainte-Marie (Sainte-Marie; 1979–1984) |
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| In office 22 May 1979 – 20 November 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques Lavoie |
| Succeeded by | Gilles Duceppe |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Sainte-Marie | |
| In office 29 October 1973 – 14 November 1976 |
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| Preceded by | Charles-Henri Tremblay |
| Succeeded by | Guy Bisaillon |
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Jean-Claude Malépart
3 December 1938 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | 16 November 1989 (aged 50) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
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Jean-Claude Malépart (born December 3, 1938 – died November 16, 1989) was a Canadian politician from Quebec. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1973 to 1976. Later, he served in the House of Commons of Canada from 1979 until his death. He was known for representing the people of his home city of Montreal.
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Early Life and Beginnings in Politics
Jean-Claude Malépart was born in Montreal, Quebec. His parents were Charles-Auguste Malépart and Germaine Mérineau. Sadly, both his parents passed away when he was young. His mother died shortly after he was born, and his father died fourteen years later. He grew up in the Sainte-Marie area of Montreal.
Malépart first ran for a seat in the National Assembly of Quebec in 1970 but did not win. He tried again in the 1973 election for the Sainte-Marie area, and this time he was elected. He served as a Member of the National Assembly until he was defeated in the 1976 election.
Serving in the Canadian Parliament
After his time in Quebec politics, Jean-Claude Malépart moved to federal politics. He became a member of the House of Commons of Canada. This is where elected representatives from across Canada meet to make laws.
He represented areas in Montreal, first called Sainte-Marie (later Montreal—Sainte-Marie), and then Laurier—Sainte-Marie. He was elected in four federal elections: 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988.
Malépart was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. From 1982 to 1984, he served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works. This role meant he helped the Minister with their duties.
Family Life
Jean-Claude Malépart was married to Pierette, and they had two daughters. One of their daughters, Nathalie Malépart, also became involved in politics. She ran as a candidate for the Liberal Party of Quebec in a special election in 2006. She sought to represent the Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques area but lost to another candidate.
Later Life and Legacy
Jean-Claude Malépart passed away on November 16, 1989, at the age of 50. He died from lung cancer at Hôpital Notre-Dame in Montreal. He is buried in the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.
After his death, a special election was held to fill his seat in Parliament. Gilles Duceppe won this election in the 1990 by-election.
