He was defeated in Terrebonne in the general election in 1861 but elected for Laval in a by-election later that year. He served as French secretary for the committee codifying the civil law of Lower Canada from 1865 to 1867.
He lost in Terrebonne during the general election of 1861 but won an election for Laval later that year. He served as French secretary for the committee drafting civil law for Lower Canada from 1865 to 1867.