Gilles Gauthier

Background

He was born on September 3, 1935 in Louiseville, Quebec and was a lawyer

Career

Gauthier ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the federal district of Trois-Rivières in 1968, but lost against Liberal incumbent Joseph-Alfred Mongrain. He lost his bid for re-election in 1970 and was defeated in the district of Champlain in 1976. In 1978-1979 he served as the interim director of the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal after Raymond Daveluy left the post.

He was succeeded by Albert Grenier.

Achievements

• He ran as a Union Nationale candidate in the district of Trois-Rivières in a 1969 by-election, following the resignation of Yves Gabias and won.

Membership

He was a Member of the National Assembly.