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Paul Sauvé
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| 17th Premier of Quebec | |
| In office September 7, 1959 – January 2, 1960 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Onésime Gagnon |
| Preceded by | Maurice Duplessis |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Barrette |
| MNA for Deux-Montagnes | |
| In office August 17, 1936 – January 2, 1960 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Léo Rochon |
| Succeeded by | Gaston Binette |
| In office November 4, 1930 – November 25, 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Sauvé |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Léo Rochon |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Joseph-Mignault-Paul Sauvé
March 24, 1907 Saint-Benoît, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | January 2, 1960 (aged 52) Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (1930–1936) Union Nationale (1936–1960) |
| Spouse |
Luce Pelland
(m. 1936) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Arthur Sauvé (father) |
| Residence | 1258 des fleurs |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Croix de guerre |
Joseph-Mignault-Paul Sauvé (March 24, 1907 – January 2, 1960) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He also served in World War II. Paul Sauvé became the 17th premier of Quebec in 1959 and 1960.
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Early Life and Education
Paul Sauvé was born in Saint-Benoit, Quebec, Canada. His father, Arthur Sauvé, was a journalist and politician. His mother was Marie-Louise Lachaîne.
In 1923, his family moved to Saint-Eustache. Paul studied at the Séminaire de Ste-Thérèse. He then went to the Collège Sainte-Marie de Montréal and finished in 1927.
Sauvé later studied law at the Université de Montréal. He became a lawyer on July 8, 1930. In 1936, he married Luce Pelland. They had three children: Luce-Paule, Pierre, and Ginette.
Political Journey
Paul Sauvé followed in his father's footsteps in politics. His father, Arthur Sauvé, was the leader of the Conservative Party. He later moved to federal politics in 1930.
Becoming a Young Politician
Paul Sauvé ran for election in his father's old area, comté des Deux-Montagnes. He ran as a Conservative for the Quebec legislature in 1930. At 23, he became the youngest person elected to the assembly.
He lost the election in 1935. However, he was re-elected in 1936. This time, he joined the new Union Nationale party. This party was formed by combining the Conservatives with another group.
Serving as Speaker
After being re-elected, Paul Sauvé became the Speaker. At 29, he was the youngest person ever to hold this important position.
Military Service in World War II
When Second World War started in 1939, Paul Sauvé joined the Canadian military. He was a reserve officer with Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal. He served overseas during the war.
He took part in major battles like the Battle of Normandy. He also fought in the South Beveland Campaign. In 1945, he returned from Europe. He then continued his work in the Quebec legislature.
Minister of Social Welfare and Youth
In 1946, Paul Sauvé became Quebec's first Minister of Social Welfare and Youth. He was known for standing up for his beliefs. Some people said he was the only one in the cabinet who would disagree with Premier Maurice Duplessis.
Premier of Quebec
Paul Sauvé became the leader of the Union Nationale party. He also became the Premier of Quebec after Maurice Duplessis passed away on September 7, 1959. He continued to serve as his own Social Welfare and Youth Minister.
The "100 Days Of Change"
When he became Premier, Sauvé knew he had limited time before the next election. He wanted to make big changes to modernize Quebec's government. He adopted the motto "Désormais," which means "from now on."
During his "100 Days Of Change," Sauvé looked at many issues. These were issues that had been ignored for a long time. Many people see him as the true start of the Quiet Revolution. This was a time of rapid social and political change in Quebec.
Changes in Education
Sauvé believed that improving education would lead to social progress. He started talks to get money from the federal government for higher education. He also increased government grants to schools. These grants were no longer given out based on who the government liked.
Views on Federalism
The Sauvé government believed that federal money for universities was interfering with provincial powers. Provinces were supposed to control education under the British North America Act, 1867. They also asked for a tax deduction for provincial university education.
The government also wanted to study the federal hospital insurance system. They aimed to adapt it for Quebec's needs.
A Short Term in Office
Paul Sauvé's time as Premier was very short. He died in office on January 2, 1960. He passed away in Saint-Eustache from a heart attack.
His time as Premier lasted only 117 days. This is the shortest non-temporary term in Quebec's history. His death caused problems for the Union Nationale government. Less than a year later, his successor, Antonio Barrette, lost the election.
Legacy
Several places were named after Paul Sauvé.
- The Paul Sauvé Arena in Montreal was named for him. It was used by the Parti Québécois to celebrate their election win in 1976.
- The elementary school Ecole Sauve in Deux-Montagnes was also named in his honor.
