Daoust also served as lieutenant in the local militia. In 1867, he was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament but did not run in 1872 or 1874. He served as deputy warden for penitentiaries in Quebec from 1872 to 1875.
Daoust held a military position within the local militia. In 1867, he was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament but did not run in 1872 or 1874. He served as warden of penitentiaries in Quebec from 1872 to 1875.