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Born in Rivière-Ouelle, Jean-Charles Chapais became a prosperous merchant and influential politician based in Saint-Denis. He actively promoted the economic and cultural development of his native region. Known for his discretion and good judgement, he represented Kamouraska as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly from 1851 to 1867 and was Commissioner of Public Works from 1864 to 1867. A delegate to the Québec Conference and a Father of Confederation, he was appointed a senator in 1868 and served in Macdonald's cabinets as Minister of Agriculture and Receiver General.
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