Career
From 1736 to 1748, Bénard was first secretary to the Intendant of New France, Gilles Hocquart. In 1757 he was made a regular councillor of the Sovereign Council, an office he held until the Conquest.
From 1736 to 1748, Bénard was first secretary to the Intendant of New France, Gilles Hocquart. In 1757 he was made a regular councillor of the Sovereign Council, an office he held until the Conquest.
