Biography
Province: Québec
Senatorial division: Montarville (Geographic Map)
Appointed by: The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien
Education
Education: 11th year Collège St-Henri
University of Montreal in Administration and Marketing
Political career:
Elected as a member of Parliament in the House of Commons, for the riding of Verdun - Saint-Henri - Saint-Paul - Pointe Saint-Charles (Quebec), a first time in the general election of 1993 and re-elected in 1997 and 2000. During this period, SENATOR RAYMOND LAVIGNE was co-Chair of the Library committee and has participated in many other committees’ meetings. Appointed to the Senate on March 26, 2002.
Professional career and Community involvement:
Businessman, Mr. Lavigne started his career in a factory in his neighbourhood. After studying in administration and marketing at the University of Montreal, he opened his first furniture store, Raymond Lavigne Furniture. Shortly after, he was the owner of two stores with 28 employees.
- President of the Association des marchands et professionnels de Ville-Émard;
- Chairman and organizer of the United Way campaign;
- Administrator of the Fondation Yvon Lamarre;
Principal fundraiser of Droit de Vivre, a group for disabled people;- Administrator of the Centre Olivier-Chénier and of La Spirale, a centre for children;
- Member of the Centre de santé Saint-Henri;
- Member of the Chevaliers de Colomb du Sud-Ouest;
- Member of the Club Optimiste and of Côte St-Paul's Club Richelieu.
Civil Status:
Born in Montreal, on November 16, 1945. Son of Octave Lavigne and Jeanne Laviolette. For the last 20 years, he has shared his life with Mrs. Carmen Robichaud and has a daughter, Tania.
Committee:
Standing committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.
Political life:
