Member for Dubuc
Québec Liberal Party

Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife

Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region

Born in Chicoutimi in 1950

Married and father of three children

Education

Diploma in the management of organizations, Université Laval (1997)

Professional experience

Mouvement Desjardins (1975-2005)

Community and political activities

• Municipal councillor, La Baie (2002-2008)
• Chair of the borough council, La Baie (2002-2008)
• President, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean regional conference of elected officers (2006-2007)
• President, Corporation de l'aérogare de Bagotville (2003-2008)
• Local development center, Ville de Saguenay (2002-2005)

Political, parliamentary and ministerial functions

• Elected as Member for Dubuc in the general election held on December 8, 2008
• Minister for Natural Resources and Wildlife since December 18, 2008
• Minister responsible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region since December 18, 2008
• Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region since December 18, 2008
• Member, Comité ministériel du développement des régions et de l'occupation du territoire, since January 15, 2009
• Member, Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable, since January 15, 2009

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