Jean-Marie Poitras

Jean-Marie Poitras, was a Canadian senator.

Biography

Born in Macamic, Quebec, he was appointed to the Senate in 1988 representing the senatorial division of De Salaberry, Quebec. He resigned on May 25, 1993, just short of his 75th birthday and mandatory retirement. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus.
In 1970, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his work with Scouts Canada. In 1994, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.