Ernest G. Cottreau

Ernest George Cottreau (January 28, 1914 – March 7, 2004) was a Canadian businessman and educator. From 1974 until his retirement in 1989, he represented South Western Nova, Nova Scotia in the Senate of Canada.


Ernest G. Cottreau
Senator for South Western Nova, Nova Scotia
In office
May 8, 1974  January 28, 1989
Nominated byPierre Trudeau
Appointed byJules Léger
Personal details
Born(1914-01-28)January 28, 1914
Wedgeport, Nova Scotia
DiedMarch 7, 2004(2004-03-07) (aged 90)
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversité Sainte-Anne
ProfessionBusinessman, educator

Early life and education

He was born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, the son of George and Emilie (LeBlanc) Cottreau.[1] In 1937, he graduated cum laude from Université Sainte-Anne, after studying philosophy and classics. He continued with post graduate studies in French and education, and taught at the university for several years after his graduation.

Career

Cottreau was a professor at Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia, owner of an automobile dealership, Baker Motors, for fifteen years, a school principal, and served as president of the province's Liberal association in 1955.[2]

Appointment to the Senate

In 1974, he was named to the Senate of Canada by Pierre Trudeau and retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 in 1989.

Death

He died at the age of 90 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.[1]

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