In his bid for leadership of Quebec Liberal party last January, Pierre Laporte was surrounded by his family as he acknowledged the cheers from the con(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: In his bid for leadership of Quebec Liberal party last January; Pierre Laporte was surrounded by his family as he acknowledged the cheers from the convention floor with upraised arm. At right; beside him; are his wife; Francoise; and daughter Claire; 20. At left; behind him; is his son Jean; 10. His bid for leadership failed; but he quickly made peace with the winner; Robert Bourassa; and became his chief lieutenant when Bourassa became premier.