In 1851, he was elected in Bellechasse. He again served as commissioner of public works from 1852 to 1855, also representing the government on the board of directors of the Grand Trunk Railway.
In 1851, he was elected in Bellechasse and later held the position of commissioner of public works from 1852 to 1855. He also served as a representative for the government on the board of directors of the Grand Trunk Railway during this time.