Maurice Sauvé

Maurice Sauvé PC CC (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.

The Honourable Maurice Sauvé PC CC
Sauvé in 1984 with his wife, Jeanne
Viceregal consort of Canada
In office May 14, 1984 – January 28, 1990
Preceded by	Lily Schreyer
Succeeded by	Gerda Hnatyshyn
Member of Parliament for Îles-de-la-Madeleine
In office June 18, 1962 – June 24, 1968
Preceded by	Russell Keays
Succeeded by	District dissolved
Personal details
Born	(1923-09-20)September 20, 1923 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	April 13, 1992(1992-04-13) (aged 68) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Jeanne Mathilde Benoît ​ ​ (m. 1948)​
Profession	Economist

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.

External links

• Maurice Sauvé – Parliament of Canada biography
• Gorham, Harriet (December 16, 2013). "Maurice Sauvé". The Canadian Encyclopedia (online ed.). Historica Canada.
• Maurice Sauvé at Find a Grave