Jean-Marie Poitras, (September 5, 1918 – February 27, 2009) was a Canadian senator.

Biography

Born in Macamic, Quebec, he was appointed to the Senate in 1988 representing the

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of De Salaberry, Quebec. He resigned on May 25, 1993, just short of his 75th birthday and mandatory retirement. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus. In 1970, he was made an Officer of the

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for his work with

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. In 1994, he was made an Officer of the

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* 1918 births 2009 deaths Canadian senators from Quebec Officers of the National Order of Quebec Officers of the Order of Canada Progressive Conservative Party of Canada senators People from Abitibi-Témiscamingue {{Quebec-senator-stub

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