L. Norbert Thériault (February 16, 1921 – June 19, 2016) was a Canadian politician. He represented Northumberland (1960–1974) and Baie du Vin (1974–1979) in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, and was a provincial cabinet minister in New Brunswick in the 1960s. He was appointed to the Senate of Canada on March 26, 1979 on the advice of then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and served until his 75th birthday on February 16, 1996. His son Camille Thériault also served a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, and was premier of New Brunswick from May 14, 1998 until June 21, 1999.
L. Norbert Thériault | |
|---|---|
| Senator for New Brunswick | |
| In office March 26, 1979 – February 16, 1996 | |
| Appointed by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick | |
| In office 1960–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1921 Eel River Bridge, New Brunswick |
| Died | June 19, 2016 (aged 95) Shediac, New Brunswick |
| Political party | New Brunswick Liberal Association |
Life and career
editNorbert Thériault was born in Eel River Bridge, located near Baie-Sainte-Anne in Northumberland County, New Brunswick. From 1948 to 1961, he worked as a school counselor.[1] Thériault was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 1960 general election, where he received the most votes for the riding of Northumberland.[2]
Thériault died in Shediac on June 19, 2016, at the age of 95.[3][1]
References
edit- ^ a b Raiche-Nogue, Pascal (June 20, 2016). "Norbert Thériault: un politicien respecté et redouté". L'Acadie Nouvelle (in Canadian French). Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Detailed Constituency Results In N.B. Election". Telegraph-Journal. June 28, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Norbert Thériault, former New Brunswick senator, dead at age 95". CBC News. June 19, 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-20.