Roch Pinard

Roch Pinard, PC (July 26, 1910 – April 23, 1974) was a Canadian politician.

The Hon. Roch Pinard
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Chambly—Rouville
In office 1945–1957
Preceded by	Vincent Dupuis
Succeeded by	Yvon L'Heureux
Personal details
Born	(1910-07-26)July 26, 1910 Nicolet, Quebec
Died	April 23, 1974(1974-04-23) (aged 63)
Political party	Liberal
Cabinet	Secretary of State of Canada (1954-1957) Postmaster General (Acting) (1955)
Portfolio	Parliamentary Assistant to the Secretary of State for External Affairs (1953-1954)

Born in Nicolet, Quebec, he was a lawyer before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada in Quebec the riding of Chambly—Rouville in 1945 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in the 1949 election and the 1953 election. From 1954 to 1957, he was the Secretary of State of Canada and in 1955 he was the Postmaster General (Acting).

Pinard was one of Canada's delegates to the Tenth session of the United Nations General Assembly, 1955–1956.

References

• Roch Pinard – Parliament of Canada biography