Ernest G. Cottreau
Ernest G. Cottreau | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Western Nova, Nova Scotia | |
| In office May 8, 1974 – January 28, 1989 | |
| Nominated by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Jules Léger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1914 Wedgeport, Nova Scotia |
| Died | March 7, 2004 (aged 90) Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | Université Sainte-Anne |
| Profession | Businessman, educator |
Ernest George Cottreau (January 28, 1914 – March 7, 2004) was a Canadian businessman and educator. From 1974 until his retirement in 1989, he represented South Western Nova, Nova Scotia in the Senate of Canada.
Early life and education[edit]
He was born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, the son of George and Emilie (LeBlanc) Cottreau.[1] In 1937, he graduated cum laude from Université Sainte-Anne, after studying philosophy and classics. He continued with post graduate studies in French and education, and taught at the university for several years after his graduation.
Career[edit]
Cottreau was a professor at Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia, owner of an automobile dealership, Baker Motors, for fifteen years, a school principal, and served as president of the province's Liberal association in 1955.[2]
Appointment to the Senate[edit]
In 1974, he was named to the Senate of Canada by Pierre Trudeau and retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 in 1989.
Death[edit]
He died at the age of 90 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Halifax Herald - March 9, 2004
- ^ "Senate of Canada - Debates". 22 July 2016.
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