About Jeanne Sauvé:
Jeanne Sauvé was elegant, quick-witted and dynamic. She made a number of breakthroughs for women in government and politics in Canada.
- In 1972 Jeanne Sauvé was one of the three first women members of parliament to be elected from Quebec
- Jeanne Sauvé was the first woman cabinet minister from Quebec
- Jeanne Sauvé was the first woman Speaker of the House of Commons
- Jeanne Sauvé was the first woman Governor General of Canada
Governor General of Canada:
1984-90
Speaker of the House of Commons:
1980-84
Birth and Death:
- Born April 26, 1922 in Prud'homme, Sask.
- Died January 26, 1993 in Montreal, Que.
Education:
- University of Ottawa
- University of Montreal
- Diploma in French Civilization - University of Paris
Professional Background of Jeanne Sauvé:
- Freelance broadcast journalist 1952-72
- Founder of the Jeanne Sauvé Youth Foundation 1990
Political Affiliation:
Federal Ridings (Electoral Districts):
- Ahunstic 1972-79
- Laval-des-Rapides 1979-84
Political Career of Jeanne Sauvé:
- Jeanne Sauvé was first elected to the House of Commons in 1972.
- She also became Minister of State for Science and Technology in 1972.
- Jeanne Sauvé was promoted to Minister of the Environment in 1974.
- She was again promoted in 1975 to become Minister of Communications.
- Jeanne Sauvé was elected Speaker of the House of Commons in 1980.
- As House of Commons Speaker, Jeanne Sauvé modernized the administrative and financial management of the House of Commons.
Jeanne Sauvé Becomes Governor General of Canada:
- Jeanne Sauvé was appointed Governor General of Canada by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1984.
- During her term of office as Governor General of Canada, Jeanne Sauvé emphasized the themes of peace, national unity and young people.
