Career
Born in Newport, Quebec, he was an industrialist and manufacturer by career. In 1949, he became mayor of Gaspé, Quebec and held that post until at least 1960. He also founded Louisiana Cie de Bois de Baie Sud (South Bay Lumber) in the Gaspé region which today is known as KEGA. He was first elected at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine riding in the 1958 general election.
After a term in Parliament, Keays was defeated in the 1962 federal election at Îles-de-la-Madeleine by Maurice Sauvé of the Liberal party.
Keays did not seek any further re-election after that, but remained active within the Progressive Conservative party. He was part of a campaign team for Charles-Eugène Marin for the 1984 federal election.
However, he and three other campaigners were fined for Canada Elections Acting infractions in April 1986 for hiring scrutineers outside the purview of Marin"s official agent.