Pierre Foretier

Pierre Foretier (January 12, 1738 – December 3, 1815) was a fur trader, seigneur and official in Lower Canada.

He partnered with Joseph Périnault in several fur trading expeditions.

After 1767, he operated on his own before taking on Jean Orillat as a partner in 1774.

Foretier was among those who lobbied for constitutional reform in the province; he ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the legislative assembly in 1792.

His grandson Hugues Heney later represented Montreal East in the legislative assembly and served in the province's Executive Council.