| René Brunelle | |
|---|---|
| MPP for Cochrane North | |
| In office 1958–1981 |
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| Preceded by | Philip Kelly |
| Succeeded by | René Piché |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1920 Penetanguishene, Ontario |
| Died | April 14, 2010 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
René Joseph Napoléon Brunelle (January 22, 1920 – April 14, 2010)[1] was a Canadian politician, who represented Cochrane North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1958 to 1981 as a Progressive Conservative member.[1]
He was born in Penetanguishene, Ontario and educated in Timmins, Ottawa, at Khaki University and the University of Toronto. Brunelle was a director for the Northern Telephone Company and Spruce Falls Pulp and Paper Company (Kimberly Clark). He served overseas with the Canadian Army during World War II, serving under "Les Fusilliers de Sherbrooke". Brunelle was a tourism operator at Remi Lake, near Moonbeam.[1]
He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Lands and Forests from 1966 to 1972, as Minister of Social and Family Services in 1972, Minister of Community and Social Services from 1972 to 1975, Minister Without Portfolio from 1975 to 1977 and Provincial Secretary for Resources Development from 1977 to 1981.[1]
René Brunelle Provincial Park was named in his honour.[1]