Born: June 19, 1930, Montreal, Canada
Died: August 17, 2012 (age 82 years), Pincher Creek, Canada
Previous offices: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate of Canada (1993–2004), Canadian Senator (1990–2005), and Member of Montreal City Council (1960–1974)
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Education: Georgetown University and Queen's University
Children: 5