Laurent Barré (May 30, 1886 – August 26, 1964) was a Quebec author, politician and Cabinet Minister for 16 years.

He was born in Ange-Gardien, near Granby, Quebec, the son of Louis Barré and Arzélias Préfontaine.

He remained as MLA until 1939 as a member of the Union Nationale starting in 1935.

He also published two books entitled Bertha et Rosette and Conscience de Croyants in 1929-1930.

Président fondateur de l'Union Catholique des cultivateurs (U.C.C.)