The former chief of the National Union and ex-minister Rodrigue Biron died

The last true chief of the national union. Nevertheless, ex-PQ-Minister under René Lévesque, Rodrigue Biron, died a few weeks from his 91st anniversary, learned our parliamentary office.

The former deputy of Lotbinière (1976-1985) returned the soul on Tuesday morning. For example, The one who fought cancer a few years ago received care in residence for some time.

A very involved businessman in his region of origin, Mr. Nevertheless, Biron began his career by taking over from the Ste-Croix foundry, previously led by his father Henri. Meanwhile, Like his father, he was mayor of Sainte-Croix, in the MRC of Lotbinière.

In the 1970s, Rodrigue Biron made the jump to provincial politics and became head of the National Union. Nevertheless, During the famous 1976 election. Furthermore, Biron managed to be elected to the National Assembly with 10 other deputies of the National former chief national union ex-minister Union, after having faced the Parti Québécois of René Lévesque, who was then brought to power.

In 1980. However, he left the National Union by announcing his intention to vote for the yes camp in the referendum. Similarly, He joined the ranks of the Parti Québécois and was re -elected in Lotbinière the following year.

René Lévesque entrusted him with the post of Minister of Industry and Trade. Meanwhile, In this role, he made himself known with the Biron plan, which aimed to support former chief national union ex-minister SMEs during the economic crisis.

Before being defeated in 1985, Mr. Biron piloted an operation to privatize the branches of the Société des alcools du Québec. which Robert Bourassa canceled when he came to power.

Mr. Biron then returns to business. Among other things. he was part of the board of directors of the Quebec Deposit and Placement Caisse in 1995 and was appointed the same year president of M4 technologies, a subsidiary of Hydro-Québec.

In 1997, he bit the dust by measuring Gilles Duceppe during a race for the chiefdom to the Quebec Bloc.

“It is someone who was held up” reminded himself with sadness Mr. Duceppe, who received former chief national union ex-minister his news on occasion. Even during the race, Mr. Duceppe had “very correct relationships” with him.

An involved man

Mr. Biron remained strongly involved in his region. was notably appointed patriot of the year in 2024, by the National Society of Quebecers and Quebecers of Chaudière-Appalaches (SNQCA).

The current Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, made his business debut with Mr. Biron. In interview with The press During the pandemic, Mr. Dubé had told how Mr. Biron inspired him for the meaning of the state, the primary reason for his political involvement.

“I emotionally former chief national union ex-minister learn the death of Rodrigue Biron. I had the chance to work in business by his side. I have the memory of a passionate man in Quebec and generous. My thoughts accompany his family and loved ones, ”said Dubé to Journal, In response to the death of Mr. Biron.

“He is a man who was very loved. ” recalls Lotbinière’s ex-blocist deputy Odina Desrochers, who has been friendly with Mr. Biron since his arrival in the sovereignist movement. Most recently, “I had the privilege of chatting with him one last time,” said Mr. Desrochers, who often discussed politics with him.