Armand Bois
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Armand Bois was a politician in Quebec
, Canada
and a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
(MNA).
on April 21, 1920 and served as a military officer during World War II
. Subsequently, he became an army reservist
and an insurance agent.
in 1970
and won, becoming the Member of the National Assembly
for the district of Saint-Sauveur.
During his term of office, the party was plagued by internal divisions. While three MNAs remained loyal to Leader Camil Samson
, the rest of the caucus withdrew its support and appointed Bois as temporary leader, until a leadership convention could determine a new leader.
A year later Yvon Dupuis
was chosen as leader. Nonetheless, Bois and most of his colleagues lost their bid for re-election in 1973
.
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).
Background
He was born in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QuebecSaint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is a village in the Regional County Municipality of L'Islet within the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River and is the county seat. The village is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, Autoroute 20...
on April 21, 1920 and served as a military officer during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Subsequently, he became an army reservist
Reservist
A reservist is a person who is a member of a military reserve force. They are otherwise civilians, and in peacetime have careers outside the military. Reservists usually go for training on an annual basis to refresh their skills. This person is usually a former active-duty member of the armed...
and an insurance agent.
Provincial politics
He 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 Saint-Sauveur.
During his term of office, the 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 withdrew its support and appointed Bois 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, Bois 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...
.
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 :...