Raymond Gravel

Canadian priest and politician

Raymond Gravel - Canadian priest and politician
Born

1952
73 years ago

Died

August 11th, 2014
11 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Canada

Links & References

Served as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church and was elected as a member of the House of Commons in Canada. Represented the electoral district of Châteauguay—Saint-Constant from 2006 to 2008. Known for advocacy on social issues and participated in various discussions concerning the separation of church and state.

Elected as Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2008

Advocated for social justice issues

Promoted discussions on church and state relations

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