Beliveau was offered, but declined, the position of Governor General of Canada in 1994; he is the only hockey player known to have been asked to serve in this capacity.
Ofreceuselle a Beliveau, mais rexeitou, o cargo de Gobernador Xeral do Canadá en 1994; é o único xogador de hóckey coñecido que foi proposto para servir nesta competencia.