Jean-Pierre Côté facts for kids
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Jean-Pierre Côté
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| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Quebec | |
| In office April 27, 1978 – March 28, 1984 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Jules Léger Edward Schreyer |
| Premier | René Lévesque |
| Preceded by | Hugues Lapointe |
| Succeeded by | Gilles Lamontagne |
| Senator for Kennebec, Quebec | |
| In office September 1, 1972 – April 27, 1978 |
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| Preceded by | Cyrille Vaillancourt |
| Succeeded by | Claude Wagner |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Longueuil |
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| In office April 8, 1963 – October 30, 1972 |
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| Preceded by | Pierre Sévigny |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Olivier |
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Joseph Julien Jean-Pierre Côté
January 9, 1926 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | July 10, 2002 (aged 76) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Cabinet | Postmaster General (1965–1968) Minister of National Revenue (1968–1970) Minister Without Portfolio (1970–1971) Postmaster General (1971–1972) Minister of Communications (Acting) (1971) |
Joseph Julien Jean-Pierre Côté (January 9, 1926 – July 10, 2002) was an important Canadian politician. He served in many roles, including a Member of Parliament and a Senator. He also became the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
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Early Life and Education
Jean-Pierre Côté was born in Montreal, Quebec. He studied to become a dental technician. This means he learned how to make and fix dental items.
Serving as a Member of Parliament
In 1963, Jean-Pierre Côté was elected to the House of Commons. He represented the area of Longueuil. He was a member of the Liberal Party.
He was re-elected in 1965 and 1968. During his time as a Member of Parliament, he held several important jobs. These included:
- Postmaster General: He was in charge of Canada's postal service.
- Minister of National Revenue: He oversaw the government's tax collection.
- Minister without Portfolio: This role means he was a minister without a specific department.
- Acting Minister of Communications: He temporarily led the department for communications.
He decided not to run for re-election in 1972.
Joining the Senate of Canada
In 1972, Jean-Pierre Côté was appointed to the Senate. Senators are chosen, not elected, and they review laws. He represented the area of Kennebec, Quebec. He served as a Senator until 1978.
Lieutenant Governor of Quebec
In 1978, he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. This role represents the King or Queen in the province. He held this important position until 1984.
His Family Life
On July 31, 1948, Jean-Pierre Côté married Marie Anne Germaine Tremblay. They had eight children together. Their children's names were Andrée, Gilbert, Danielle, Robert, Paul, Hélène, Jocelyne, and Isabelle.
Special Honours and Awards
Jean-Pierre Côté received several special honours for his service:
- Queen's Privy Council: In 1965, he became a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. This gave him the title "The Honourable" for life. He also received the letters "PC" after his name.
- Order of Canada: In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of Canada's highest honours. It allowed him to use the letters "OC" after his name.
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal: In 2002, he was given this medal. It celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's 50 years as monarch.
A Talented Artist
Beyond his political career, Jean-Pierre Côté was also a skilled landscape painter. His paintings are very popular and sought after.
