Yvon Brochu
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Yvon Brochu was a politician in Quebec
, Canada
and a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
(MNA).
in 1970
and won, becoming the Member of the National Assembly
for the district of Richmond
.
His party was plagued by internal divisions. While three MNAs remained loyal to Leader Camil Samson
, the rest of the caucus, including Brochu, withdrew its support and appointed Armand Bois
as temporary leader, until a leadership convention could determine a new leader.
A year later Yvon Dupuis
was chosen as leader. Nonetheless, Brochu and most of his colleagues lost their bid for re-election in 1973
. Brochu lost his against Liberal Yvon Vallières
.
in 1974 and became its leader in 1975. Subsequently the Parti présidentiel merged with the Union Nationale.
Brochu won back his seat to the legislature as a Union Nationale candidate. He also served as his party's House Leader
from 1979 to 1980.
He did not run for re-election in 1981
. Vallières succeeded him again.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
National Assembly of Quebec
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
(MNA).
First Term
Brochu ran as a candidate of the newly formed provincial wing of the Ralliement créditisteRalliement créditiste du Québec
The Ralliement créditiste du Québec was a provincial political party in Quebec, Canada that operated from 1970 to 1978. It promoted social credit theories of monetary reform, and acted as an outlet for the expression of rural...
in 1970
Quebec general election, 1970
The Quebec general election of 1970 was held on April 29, 1970 to elect members of the National Assembly of Quebec, Canada. The former Legislative Assembly had been renamed the "National Assembly" in 1968...
and won, becoming the Member of the National Assembly
National Assembly of Quebec
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
for the district of Richmond
Richmond (Quebec provincial electoral district)
Richmond is a provincial electoral riding in Quebec, Canada. Located in the Estrie region, the district was created in 1890. Between 1867 and 1890, it was part of the riding of Richmond et Wolfe...
.
His party was plagued by internal divisions. While three MNAs remained loyal to Leader Camil Samson
Camil Samson
Camil Samson was a politician in Quebec, Canada, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec , and leader of the Ralliement créditiste du Québec and other political parties.-Background:...
, the rest of the caucus, including Brochu, withdrew its support and appointed Armand Bois
Armand Bois
Armand Bois was a politician in Quebec, Canada and a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec .-Background:He was born in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec on April 21, 1920 and served as a military officer during World War II...
as temporary leader, until a leadership convention could determine a new leader.
A year later Yvon Dupuis
Yvon Dupuis
Yvon Dupuis, PC is a former Canadian politician.-Political career:Born in Montreal, Dupuis was educated at Collège de Varennes in Longeuil, Quebec, and worked as an insurance agent and as the owner of two music stores prior to running for elected office.He was first elected to the National...
was chosen as leader. Nonetheless, Brochu and most of his colleagues lost their bid for re-election in 1973
Quebec general election, 1973
The Quebec general election of 1973 was held on October 29, 1973 to elect members to National Assembly of Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Robert Bourassa, won re-election, defeating the Parti Québécois, led by René Lévesque, and the Union Nationale .The Liberals won a...
. Brochu lost his against Liberal Yvon Vallières
Yvon Vallières
Yvon Vallières is a Quebec politician and teacher. He is the current Member of National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Richmond in the Estrie region. Formerly the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food from 2003 to 2007, he is the current Chair of the Government Caucus...
.
Second Term
Brochu joined a group of Créditiste dissidents called Parti présidentielParti présidentiel
The Parti présidentiel was a political party in Quebec, Canada. It was founded on May 5, 1974 by former Liberal Party of Quebec Member of the National Assembly Yvon Dupuis. Dupuis founded the party after resigning from the leadership of the Ralliement créditiste du Québec. Dupuis resigned from the...
in 1974 and became its leader in 1975. Subsequently the Parti présidentiel merged with the Union Nationale.
Brochu won back his seat to the legislature as a Union Nationale candidate. He also served as his party's House Leader
House Leader
In Canada, each political party with representation in the House of Commons has a House Leader who is a front bench Member of Parliament and an expert in parliamentary procedure...
from 1979 to 1980.
He did not run for re-election in 1981
Quebec general election, 1981
The Quebec general election of 1981 was held on April 13, 1981, to elect members of the National Assembly of the Province of Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Parti Québécois, led by René Lévesque, won re-election, defeating the Quebec Liberal Party, led by Claude Ryan.The PQ won re-election despite...
. Vallières succeeded him again.
Retirement from politics
After he retired from politics, Brochu worked as a translator and as an ordained minister.See also
- History of QuebecHistory of QuebecQuebec has played a special role in Canadian history; it is the site where French settlers founded the colony of Canada in the 17th and 18th centuries.-Paleoindian Era :...