Career
The Oblates founded the College of Bytown in 1848. Under Tabaret"s leadership from 1853-1861, Bytown College became an official university. He was rector (president) of Collège d"Ottawa / College of Ottawa from 1861-1864, 1867-1874 and 1877-1886.
Review
Joseph-Henri Tabaret, OMI, served the College for a total of 30 years during the 19th century, and is generally regarded as the builder of the University. Father Tabaret was an ardent defender of bilingualism, often heard to say: "..in this part of Canada, the use of both languages is not a matter of discussion. lieutenant is a matter of necessity.".
