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Ernest G. Cottreau

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Ernest G. Cottreau
Senator for South Western Nova, Nova Scotia
In office
May 8, 1974 – January 28, 1989
Nominated byPierre Trudeau
Appointed byJules Léger
Personal details
Born(1914-01-28)January 28, 1914
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia
DiedMarch 7, 2004(2004-03-07) (aged 90)
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversité Sainte-Anne
ProfessionBusinessman, 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

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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

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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

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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

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He died at the age of 90 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Halifax Herald - March 9, 2004
  2. ^ "Senate of Canada - Debates". 22 July 2016.
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