Maurice Sauvé PC CC (French pronunciation: [mɔʁis sove]; September 20, 1923 – April 13, 1992) was a Canadian economist, politician, cabinet minister and businessman. He was the husband of Jeanne Sauvé, who served as 23rd Governor General of Canada.

Life and career

Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the first president of the World Assembly of Youth and served during the period from 1949 to 1952.

He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1962 federal elections as a Liberal candidate, representing the riding of Îles-de-la-Madeleine. He was re-elected in 1963 and 1965. He was defeated in 1968. From 1964 to 1968, he was the Minister of Forestry (after 1966 renamed Minister of Forestry and Rural Development).

In 1984, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada as the viceregal consort of Canada. From 1985 to 1991, he was chancellor of the University of Ottawa.

Arms

Coat of arms of Maurice Sauvé
Crest
A lion’s head couped Sable langued Gules charged at the neck with a crescent Argent
Escutcheon
Argent, a torch in pale Azure enflamed Gules within a bordure of ten fleurs-de-lis Azure
Supporters
On a grassy mount Vert, dexter a lion Or gorged with a collar of laurel leaves Vert and sinister a lynx Or gorged with a collar of maple leaves Gules
Motto
RIEN NE CRAINS, meaning "I fear nothing"

Archives

There is a Maurice Sauvé fonds at Library and Archives Canada.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Finding aid to Maurice Sauvé fonds: part 1, Library and Archives Canada" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Finding aid to Maurice Sauvé fonds: part 2, Library and Archives Canada" (PDF).
Honorary titles
Preceded by Viceregal consort of Canada
1984–1990 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Forestry
1964–1966 		Succeeded by
The office of Minister of Forestry was abolished in 1966.
Preceded by
The office of Minister of Forestry and Rural Development was created in 1966.
 Minister of Forestry and Rural Development
1966–1968 		Succeeded by
Academic offices
Preceded by Chancellor of the University of Ottawa
1985–1990 		Succeeded by


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Sauv%C3%A9
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