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Canadian politician (1929–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yves Morin, OC OQ (November 28, 1929 – June 4, 2024) was a Canadian cardiologist, physician, scientist, and Senator.
Yves Morin | |
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Senator for Lauzon, Quebec | |
In office 2001–2004 | |
Appointed by | Jean Chrétien |
Preceded by | Michel Cogger |
Succeeded by | Dennis Dawson |
Personal details | |
Born | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | November 28, 1929
Died | June 4, 2024 94) Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | (aged
Political party | Liberal |
Born in Quebec City, Quebec, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1948 and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1953 from the Université Laval.
Morin was Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval.
In 2001, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing the senatorial division of Lauzon, Quebec. A Liberal, he served until his mandatory retirement on his 75th birthday in 2004.
In 1990, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for having "a major influence on the training of a generation of doctors".[1] In 1995, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.
Morin died in Quebec City on June 4, 2024, at the age of 94.[2]
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