Mario Beaulieu (senator) facts for kids

Mario Beaulieu (born February 1, 1930 – died October 12, 1998) was an important Canadian figure. He worked as a notary, which is like a legal expert who helps with official documents. He was also a politician and a senator. This means he helped make laws for Canada.

Early Life and Education

Mario Beaulieu was born in a place called Plantagenet, Ontario. His parents were Henri de Montpellier Beaulieu and Berthe Lalonde.

He went to school in Montreal, a big city in Quebec. After his studies, he became a notary in 1956. A notary is a person who can legally witness signatures and make sure documents are real.

A Career in Quebec Politics

Mario Beaulieu first tried to become a member of the National Assembly of Quebec in 1962. This is like the provincial parliament for Quebec. He ran for the Union Nationale party but did not win that time.

In 1966, he became the President of the Union Nationale's election campaign. He also worked closely with the Premier of Quebec, Daniel Johnson, as his Chief of Staff. This meant he helped the Premier manage his daily work.

Later, in 1968, he became the General Director for the Union Nationale party.

Becoming a Member of the National Assembly

In March 1969, Mario Beaulieu won a special election called a by-election. This election was for the area of Dorion. After winning, he was chosen to be a minister in the government.

He became the Minister of Immigration, helping with rules about people moving to Quebec. He also served as the Minister of Finance from 1969 to 1970. This role meant he managed the province's money.

He ran for re-election in 1970 but was not successful. In 1971, he tried to become the leader of the Union Nationale party but came in third place. That same year, he wrote a book called La victoire du Québec (The Victory of Quebec).

Working in Federal Politics

Mario Beaulieu also played a role in Canada's national politics. In 1984, he was a Vice-President for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada's election campaign in Quebec. He helped organize their efforts in the province.

He continued to be involved and was the Chairman of the election campaign in 1988 for the same party.

Becoming a Senator

In 1990, Mario Beaulieu was appointed to the Senate of Canada. The Senate is the upper house of Canada's Parliament. Senators are appointed, not elected, and they review laws. He represented the area of De la Durantaye, Quebec. He served as a Progressive Conservative senator until he resigned in June 1994.

Mario Beaulieu passed away on October 12, 1998, in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec.