He qualified as a notary in 1843 and practiced at Saint-Rémi and Montreal. In 1854, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Napierville; he was reelected in 1858 and 1861. In 1862, he was elected to the Legislative Council in Lorimier division.
In 1843, he became a notary and practiced at Saint-Rémi and Montreal. In 1854, he was elected to represent Napierville in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada; he was reelected in 1858 and 1861. In 1862, he was chosen for the Legislative Council in Lorimier division.