Maurice Lamontagne

Maurice Lamontagne, born on September seventh, nineteen seventeen, in Mont-Joli, Quebec, was a distinguished Canadian economist and politician. He pursued his academic journey at Université Laval, where he earned a master's degree in social science, followed by a master's in economics from Harvard University. His expertise led him to a professorship in economics at Université Laval, where he shaped the minds of future economists.

In nineteen fifty-four, Lamontagne took on the role of assistant deputy minister in the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, under the leadership of Jean Lesage. His career in academia continued as he joined the University of Ottawa in nineteen fifty-seven, further solidifying his influence in the field. Between nineteen fifty-eight and nineteen sixty-three, he served as an adviser to Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, contributing to significant national discussions.

Lamontagne's political career saw him as a Liberal candidate for the House of Commons in nineteen fifty-eight and again in nineteen sixty-two, though he faced defeat on both occasions. His persistence paid off in nineteen sixty-three when he was elected in the riding of Outremont—St-Jean, and he was re-elected in nineteen sixty-five. His political journey included serving as the President of the Privy Council from nineteen sixty-three to nineteen sixty-four and as the Secretary of State of Canada from nineteen sixty-four to nineteen sixty-five.

In nineteen sixty-seven, Lamontagne was appointed to the Senate of Canada, representing the senatorial division of Inkerman, Quebec, where he served until his passing in nineteen eighty-three. His legacy endures through the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, named in his honor, and the Maurice Lamontagne fonds housed at Library and Archives Canada.