In 1858, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Maskinongé. He died in office later that year at Rivière-du-Loup (Louiseville).
In 1858, he was chosen to represent Maskinongé in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. He passed away while still serving in his position later that year at Rivière-du-Loup (Louiseville).