Jean-Louis Béland
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Jean-Louis Béland was a politician in Quebec
, Canada
and a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec
(MNA). He was born in Saint-Gilles, Quebec
on November 27, 1932.
in 1970
and won, becoming the Member of the National Assembly
for the provincial district of Lotbinière
.
During his term of office, the party was plagued by internal divisions. While three MNAs remained loyal to Leader Camil Samson
, Béland and the rest of the caucus withdrew their support and appointed Armand Bois
as temporary leader, until a leadership convention could determine a new leader.
Eventually, the Samson faction rejoined the party and Yvon Dupuis
was chosen as leader. Nonetheless, Béland was defeated and finished second 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). He was born in Saint-Gilles, Quebec
Saint-Gilles, Quebec
Saint-Gilles is a parishin the Municipalité régionale de comté de Lotbinière in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region and the population is 1,820 as of 2009. It is named after the seigneurie of Saint-Gilles, of which it was part....
on November 27, 1932.
School board member
Prior to serving in Quebec's legislature, he served as a school board member in Saint-Gilles from 1965 to 1968.Member of the legislature
Béland ran as a candidate 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 provincial district of Lotbinière
Lotbinière (provincial electoral district)
Lotbinière is a provincial electoral district in the province of Quebec, Canada. Situated in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, the riding was created in 1829...
.
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:...
, Béland and the rest of the caucus withdrew their 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.
Eventually, the Samson faction rejoined the party and 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, Béland was defeated and finished second 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...
.