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Louise Marguerite Renaude Lapointe
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| Speaker of the Senate | |
| In office 12 September 1974 – 4 October 1979 |
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| Prime Minister | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Muriel McQueen Fergusson |
| Succeeded by | Allister Grosart |
| Senator for Mille Isles, Quebec | |
| In office 1971–1987 |
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| Appointed by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Thérèse Casgrain |
| Succeeded by | Solange Chaput-Rolland |
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| Born | January 3, 1912 Disraeli, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | May 11, 2002 (aged 90) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
Louise Marguerite Renaude Lapointe, PC CC (born January 3, 1912 – died May 11, 2002) was an important Canadian journalist and a Senator. She was one of the first Canadian women to become a professional journalist. She was also the first French-Canadian woman to lead the Senate.
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Early Life and Journalism Career
Renaude Lapointe was born in Disraeli, Quebec. Her parents were Joseph-Alphonse Lapointe and Marie-Louise Poulin. She started her career as a journalist in the 1940s. She worked for the newspaper Le Soleil in Quebec City. Later, in 1959, she joined the team at La Presse, a newspaper in Montreal.
Renaude Lapointe's Time in the Senate
Renaude Lapointe was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. In 1971, Pierre Trudeau, who was the Prime Minister at the time, chose her to become a Senator. She represented the area of Mille Isles, Quebec. She served as a Senator until 1987, when she retired.
Leading the Senate
From September 12, 1974, to October 4, 1979, Renaude Lapointe held a very important role. She was the Speaker of the Senate. The Speaker is like the leader of the Senate meetings. They make sure everything runs smoothly and fairly. She also served as Speaker pro tempore (a temporary Speaker) from June 9, 1982, to November 30, 1983.
Awards and Recognition
In 1989, Renaude Lapointe received a high honour. She was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes people who have made great contributions to Canada.
