André Desmarais (born October 26, 1956, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian businessman. October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ...

He is one of two sons of Power Corporation of Canada founder Paul Desmarais, Sr. He is currently the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corp. Power Corporation is a major Canadian company with interests in a number of industries, such as media, pulp and paper, and finance. ... Paul Desmarais, Sr. ...

In 2003 Desmarais was named an officer of the Order of Canada. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning they desire a better country. ...

He is married to France Chrétien Desmarais, the daughter of former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien. They have four children. France Chrétien Desmarais is a Canadian businesswoman. ... The Prime Minister of Canada, the head of the Canadian government, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons. ... The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, PC (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ...