Jean-Eudes Dubé
politician · lawyer
- November 6, 1926
- January 5, 2019
- 92 years
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|Jean-Eudes Dubé PC QC (November 6, 1926 – January 5, 2019) was a Canadian politician.
Dubé first ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal in a 1961 by-election, but was defeated in the New Brunswick riding of Restigouche—Madawaska. He was elected from the same riding in the 1962 general election, and was subsequently re-elected on five occasions. (From 1968 on, he was elected from the riding of Restigouche.)
Following the 1968 election, Dubé joined the Cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as Minister of Veterans Affairs. In 1972, he was appointed Minister of Public Works.
Dubé was dropped from Cabinet following the 1974 election, left Parliament the following year, and was named as a judge to the Federal Court of Canada, a position he held until his retirement in 2001.
Dubé died from natural causes on January 5, 2019. He was 92.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What was the date of birth of Jean-Eudes Dubé?
- A.November 6, 1927
- B.January 5, 1926
- C.November 6, 1926correct
- D.January 5, 2019
Jean-Eudes Dubé was born on November 6, 1926.
Source: biography opening
2.In what year did Jean-Eudes Dubé first run for a seat in the House of Commons?
- A.1962
- B.1960
- C.1961correct
- D.1968
Jean-Eudes Dubé first ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada in a 1961 by-election.
Source: early career section
3.Which political party did Jean-Eudes Dubé represent when he first ran for office?
- A.Green Party
- B.New Democratic Party
- C.Conservative
- D.Liberalcorrect
Jean-Eudes Dubé first ran for a seat in the House of Commons of Canada as a Liberal.
Source: early career section
4.What happened to Jean-Eudes Dubé during the 1961 by-election in Restigouche—Madawaska?
- A.The election was cancelled
- B.He was defeatedcorrect
- C.He withdrew from the race
- D.He was elected
Jean-Eudes Dubé was defeated in the New Brunswick riding of Restigouche—Madawaska during the 1961 by-election.
Source: early career section
5.When was Jean-Eudes Dubé first elected to the House of Commons?
- A.1962correct
- B.1968
- C.1961
- D.1972
Jean-Eudes Dubé was elected from the Restigouche—Madawaska riding in the 1962 general election.
Source: early career section
6.For how many additional occasions was Jean-Eudes Dubé re-elected after his 1962 victory?
- A.Fivecorrect
- B.Three
- C.Four
- D.Six
After being elected in the 1962 general election, Jean-Eudes Dubé was subsequently re-elected on five occasions.
Source: early career section
7.What riding did Jean-Eudes Dubé represent starting from the 1968 election?
- A.New Brunswick Central
- B.Restigouchecorrect
- C.Madawaska
- D.Restigouche—Madawaska
From 1968 on, Jean-Eudes Dubé was elected from the riding of Restigouche.
Source: early career section
8.Which Prime Minister appointed Jean-Eudes Dubé to the Cabinet in 1968?
- A.Joe Clark
- B.Lester B. Pearson
- C.Pierre Trudeaucorrect
- D.John Diefenbaker
Following the 1968 election, Jean-Eudes Dubé joined the Cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Source: cabinet career section
9.What was the first Cabinet position held by Jean-Eudes Dubé?
- A.Minister of Veterans Affairscorrect
- B.Minister of Public Works
- C.Minister of Finance
- D.Minister of Justice
Following the 1968 election, Jean-Eudes Dubé joined the Cabinet as Minister of Veterans Affairs.
Source: cabinet career section
10.In what year was Jean-Eudes Dubé appointed Minister of Public Works?
- A.1974
- B.1972correct
- C.1968
- D.1970
In 1972, Jean-Eudes Dubé was appointed Minister of Public Works.
Source: cabinet career section
11.When was Jean-Eudes Dubé dropped from the Cabinet?
- A.Following the 1978 election
- B.Following the 1974 electioncorrect
- C.Following the 1975 election
- D.Following the 1972 election
Jean-Eudes Dubé was dropped from Cabinet following the 1974 election.
Source: judicial career section
12.To which court was Jean-Eudes Dubé named as a judge?
- A.Federal Court of Canadacorrect
- B.Tax Court of Canada
- C.New Brunswick Court of Appeal
- D.Supreme Court of Canada
Jean-Eudes Dubé was named as a judge to the Federal Court of Canada.
Source: judicial career section
13.In what year did Jean-Eudes Dubé retire from his position as a judge?
- A.2000
- B.1999
- C.2001correct
- D.1998
Jean-Eudes Dubé held his position as a judge until his retirement in 2001.
Source: judicial career section
14.What was the cause of death for Jean-Eudes Dubé?
- A.Natural causescorrect
- B.A prolonged illness
- C.An accident
- D.A heart attack
Jean-Eudes Dubé died from natural causes on January 5, 2019.
Source: death section
15.How old was Jean-Eudes Dubé when he passed away?
- A.89
- B.94
- C.92correct
- D.90
Jean-Eudes Dubé died on January 5, 2019, at the age of 92.
Source: death section
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