Background
He was born in Saint-Gervais, Quebec, the son of Adrien Rémillard and Marguerite Boucher.
He was born in Saint-Gervais, Quebec, the son of Adrien Rémillard and Marguerite Boucher.
Rémillard was educated at the Petit Séminaire de Québec, was admitted to the Lower Canada bar in 1856 and set up practice in Quebec City, practising for a time with Christian Pozer.
He represented Bellechasse in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1861 to 1866. Rémillard also served as captain in the militia. He supported Confederation.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in 1867 and for a seat in the Quebec assembly in 1871.
Rémillard was named to Louisiana Durantaye division of the Legislative Council of Quebec in 1878 and served until 1887. In 1890, he was named registrar for Quebec City district.
He died in Quebec City at the age of 79.