Louis Even

Louis Even, born on March twenty-third, eighteen eighty-five, was a prominent lay Christian leader and a significant figure in the social credit movement in Quebec. His contributions as an essayist, politician, and philosopher were instrumental in shaping the socio-political landscape of his time.

Even co-founded the Pilgrims of Saint Michael, commonly known as the white berets, alongside Gilberte Côté-Mercier. This organization played a crucial role in advocating for social credit principles, which aimed to address economic inequalities and promote financial reform.

In addition to his work with the Pilgrims, Even was a founding member of the Union of Electors, a precursor to Réal Caouette's Ralliement créditiste. His political engagement was marked by a commitment to social justice and economic reform.

In nineteen forty, Even sought to further his political ambitions by running for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada as a candidate for New Democracy in the Lake St-John—Roberval riding. He garnered over three thousand votes, finishing in third place, which underscored his influence and the support he had cultivated within the community.