By 1830, he was involved in provincial politics and ran unsuccessfully in Kamouraska. He won a by-election in 1832 for Montmorency, a riding left vacant by Philippe Panet.
By 1830, he was active in provincial politics and contested the election for Kamouraska unsuccessfully. He subsequently won a by-election in 1832 for Montmorency, a seat vacated by Philippe Panet.