Paul Dozois

Paul Dozois (May 23, 1908 – July 2, 1984) was a Canadian politician. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec and a city councillor in Montreal, Quebec.^[1]

Paul Dozois
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal–Saint-Jacques
In office 1956–1966
Preceded by	Omer Côté
Succeeded by	District was abolished in 1965
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Saint-Jacques
In office 1966–1969
Preceded by	District was abolished in 1965
Succeeded by	Jean Cournoyer
Personal details
Born	(1908-05-23)May 23, 1908 Montreal, Quebec
Died	July 2, 1984(1984-07-02) (aged 76) Portland, Maine
Resting place	Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
Political party	Union Nationale

He was born in Montreal on May 23, 1908 and was an insurance agent.

City councillor

Dozois was appointed to the city council by the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal (Young Chamber of Commerce) and served from 1942 to 1956. He was a member of Montreal's executive committee from 1947 to 1956.^{[citation needed]}

Member of the legislature

Dozois successfully ran as a Union Nationale candidate in the district of Montréal–Saint-Jacques in 1956 and was re-elected in 1960, 1962, and 1966.

He served as minister of municipal affairs from 1956 to 1960 and from 1966 to 1967, as well as minister of finance from 1966 to 1969.

Retirement from politics

Dozois retired from political life and relinquished his seat in 1969 to accept a position on the board of administration of Hydro-Québec. He was succeeded in his riding by Jean Cournoyer.

Death

Dozois died on July 2, 1984. He was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.^[2]