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Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé (née Benoit) ( April 26, 1922 - January 26, 1993) was a Canadian stateswoman.
Born in Prud'homme , Saskatchewan, Jeanne-Mathilde Benoît studied at Notre Dame du Rosaire Convent in Ottawa and at the University of Ottawa. She was actively involved in student and political affairs, and became the national president of the Young Catholic Students Group at the age of 20. On September 24, 1948, she married Maurice Sauvé . Later that year, they moved to Europe, where she earned a diploma in French civilization at the Université de Paris. The couple had one child. Sauvé was a founding member of the Institute of Political Research and for over 20 years had a distinguished career as a journalist and broadcaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
She was elected Liberal MP from Montreal in 1972, becoming the first woman cabinet member from QuebecQuebec ( In Detail) ( In Detail) National Motto: Je me souviens (I remember CapitalLargest city Quebec City Montreal Area Total % fresh water 2nd largest(1st lgst prov. 1 542 056 km² 11,5% Population Total (2004) Density Ranked 2nd 7 509 928 5,43/km² Admi as Minister of State for Science and Technology under Prime MinisterThe Prime Minister of Canada the head of the Canadian government, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons. The Prime Minister has the right to the style of Right Honourable''. The current prime min Pierre TrudeauJoseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau ( October 18, 1919— September 28, 2000) was the fifteenth Prime Minister of Canada from April 20, 1968, to June 3, 1979, and from March 3, 1980, to June 30, 1984. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Pierre Trudeau was a f. She was re-elected in July 19741974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). Events January-February January 5 Dungeons & Dragons officially released. February 4 Patricia Hearst, the 19 year old granddaughter of publisher William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped and given the environment portfolio. In 1975Events January January 1 Watergate scandal: John N. Mitchell, H. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman are found guilty of the Watergate cover-up and are sentenced to 30 months to 8 years in jail on February 21 January 5 The Tasman Bridge in Tasmania, Australia, i, she was appointed Minister of Communications with responsibility for French speaking countries in the Department of External Affairs. She also opened the first daycare on Parliament HillParliament Hill is a scenic location on the banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Canada. Its Gothic Revival suite of buildings serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada. The best known building is the Centre Block, with its prominent Peace T.
In 19801980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. Events January-February January 1- April 1 National steel strike in United Kingdom January 1 Changes to the Swedish Act of Succession creates Victoria of Sweden, Crown Princess over her younger brother January 5 He Trudeau appointed her as the first woman SpeakerIn Canada the Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the lower house and is elected by fellow MPs. The Speaker's role in Canada is similar to that of Speakers elsewhere in other countries that use the Westminster system (see Speaker o of the House of Commons.
Despite being in the non-partisan role of Speaker, Sauvé campaigned for the "Non" forces during the 1980 Quebec referendum. This was possible as all parties in the House of Commons at that time were federalist.
As well as presiding over debate, the Speaker of the House of Commons is also responsible for managing expenses and staff. As Speaker she implemented reforms to professionalize the management of the House.
She presided over debates on the Canadian Constitution dealing with filibusters and numerous points of order . She was also Speaker during a Opposition campaign against the Energy Security Act which culminated in a two week bell ringing episode when the Official Opposition's Whip refused to appear on the floor of the Commons to indicate the Opposition was ready for a vote. Despite pressure by the government that she intevene to resolve the deadlock she maintainted that it was up to the parties to resolve it themselves through negotiation.
In the spring of 1984, Prime Minister Trudeau announced her appointment as Governor General (the first woman to hold the office). She was sworn in on May 14, 1984.