Michel Borne | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Rimouski | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Robert Baldwin |
| Councillor, Montreal municipal council | |
| In office 1840–1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1784 Quebec City, Old Province of Quebec |
| Died | October 19, 1853 Chambly, Quebec |
| Political party | Anti-unionist; French-Canadian Group |
| Spouse(s) | Angélique Paquette, Charlotte Munro |
| Children | 12; 6 died young |
| Residence | Quebec City |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Michel Borne (September 19, 1784 – October 19, 1853) was a merchant and political figure in Canada East (now Quebec). He represented Rimouski in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1842. Borne resigned his seat to allow Robert Baldwin, the Reform leader from Canada West (now Ontario) to gain a seat in the Assembly. That manoeuvre was key to building the alliance between Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine, which ultimately led to the establishment of responsible government in the Province of Canada.