Jacques-Yvan Morin
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Jacques-Yvan Morin, was a politician in Quebec, Canada
. Morin graduated from the McGill University Faculty of Law
in 1953, where he was the founder of the McGill Law Journal
. He later served as Parti Québécois
leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Quebec
from 1973 to 1976.
He failed to win a seat in Bourassa
in the 1970 Quebec provincial election
, but did win a seat in the riding of Sauve
in the 1973 election
. After the latter election the Parti Québécois
became the official Opposition since the former opposition party (Union Nationale) failed to win any seats. Since party leader René Lévesque
had not won a seat in the 1973 election, Morin became leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly until the 1976 election
, which the PQ won.
He held various ministerial posts in the Lévesque government until he resigned from politics in 1984.
During his tenure as Minister of Education he was responsible for many reforms, and was known for his culture and good, "old school" manners.
In 2001, he was made a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec
.
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...
. Morin graduated from the McGill University Faculty of Law
McGill University Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law is a constituent faculty of McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. Its graduates obtain both a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law , concurrently, in three to four years, allowing them to practice in both the Canadian, U.S...
in 1953, where he was the founder of the McGill Law Journal
McGill Law Journal
The McGill Law Journal is a scholarly legal publication affiliated with the student body of the McGill University Faculty of Law in Montreal, Quebec, published by a non-profit corporate institution independent of the Faculty run exclusively by students. It also publishes the Canadian Guide to...
. He later served as Parti Québécois
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
leader of the Opposition in 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...
from 1973 to 1976.
He failed to win a seat in Bourassa
Bourassa (provincial electoral district)
Bourassa is a former provincial electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada. Situated in the island of Montreal, it was created in 1966 and was part of Bourget from 1960 to 1966...
in the 1970 Quebec provincial election
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...
, but did win a seat in the riding of Sauve
Sauvé (provincial electoral district)
Sauvé was a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of Quebec. Located in the Montreal region, the riding was created after the 1970 elections after being split from the now-defunct Bourassa riding since its creation in 1966. The two ridings were merged once again in 2003 creating...
in the 1973 election
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...
. After the latter election the Parti Québécois
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
became the official Opposition since the former opposition party (Union Nationale) failed to win any seats. Since party leader René Lévesque
René Lévesque
René Lévesque was a reporter, a minister of the government of Quebec, , the founder of the Parti Québécois political party and the 23rd Premier of Quebec...
had not won a seat in the 1973 election, Morin became leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly until the 1976 election
Quebec general election, 1976
The Quebec general election of 1976 was held on November 15, 1976 to elect members to National Assembly of the Province of Quebec, Canada. It was one of the most significant elections in Quebec history, rivalled only by the 1960 general election, and caused major repercussions in the rest of Canada...
, which the PQ won.
He held various ministerial posts in the Lévesque government until he resigned from politics in 1984.
During his tenure as Minister of Education he was responsible for many reforms, and was known for his culture and good, "old school" manners.
In 2001, he was made a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
.
See also
- Politics of QuebecPolitics of QuebecThe politics of Quebec are centred on a provincial government resembling that of the other Canadian provinces, namely a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The capital of the province is Quebec City, where the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, the legislature, and cabinet reside.The...
- Quebec general electionsQuebec general electionsThis article provides a summary of results for the general elections to the Canadian province of Quebecs unicameral legislative body, the National Assembly of Quebec...
- List of Quebec leaders of the Opposition
- Timeline of Quebec historyTimeline of Quebec historyThis article presents a detailed timeline of Quebec history. Events taking place outside Quebec, for example in English Canada, the United States, Britain or France, may be included when they are considered to have had a significant impact on Quebec's history....