Jacques Lavoie

Jacques Lavoie (4 November 1936 – 20 January 2000) was a Progressive Conservative then Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was a public servant and radiology technician before entering politics.

He was first elected at the Hochelaga riding in a 14 October 1975 by-election following the resignation of incumbent Gérard Pelletier. He switched to the Liberal party in June 1977, but ran as an independent candidate in the 1979 election as he was unsuccessful in becoming the party's nominee.

Election campaigns

 * 1963 federal election: Defeated at Quebec West
 * 1965 federal election: Defeated at Quebec West
 * 1972 federal election: Defeated at Hochelaga
 * 1974 federal election: Defeated at Hochelaga
 * 14 October 1975 by-election: Elected at Hochelaga
 * 1979 federal election: Defeated at Hochelaga—Maisonneuve

Caucus service

 * 14 October 1975 – 13 June 1977: Progressive Conservative Party, before end of 30th Parliament
 * 14 June 1977 – 26 March 1979: Liberal Party of Canada, to end of 30th Parliament