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  Fournier, Jean-Marc
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NameJean-Marc Fournier
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Châteauguay, Québec , Canada
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Born October 07, 1959 (64 years)
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InfoFamily:
Married to Maryse Legault and the father of Angéline

Education:
-Law degree, Université de Montréal (1981)
-Québec Bar (1982)
-Master's degree in public law, Université de Montréal (1991)

Professional experience:
-Articling student, Bureau d'aide juridique de Saint-Henri (1982)
-Partner, law firm of Lord, Fournier, Tourangeau (1982-1988)
-Consultant (1989-1991)
-Political adviser to the government party, Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Québec (1990-1991)
-Political adviser, Office of the Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs (1991-1992)
-Deputy chief of staff, Minister of Justice and Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs (1992- 1993)
-Chief of staff, Minister of Employment (1994)

Community and political activities:
-Talk show host, Châteauguay CHAI-FM community radio station (1984-1987)
-Board chair and honorary member, Châteauguay CHAI-FM community radio station (1984-1987)
-Chair, organizing committee of the regional finals, 1986 Québec Winter Games (1985-1986)
-President and secretary, Châteauguay Chamber of Commerce (1986-1987)
-Named "Outstanding Citizen" by the town of Châteauguay (1987)
-Candidate, Liberal Party of Canada for Châteauguay, 1988 federal election
-Director of Québec operations, Paul Martin's campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada (1989-1990)
-Board member, SAJE Group of Châteauguay (1987-1991)

Political, parliamentary and ministerial functions:
-Elected as Member for Châteauguay in the general election held on September 12, 1994
-Official Opposition critic for Canadian intergovernmental affairs, November 2, 1994 to October 28, 1998
-Deputy Opposition House Leader, March 27, 1997 to October 28, 1998
-Chief Official Opposition Whip December 9, 1998 to March 12, 2003
-Official Opposition critic for health, October 19, 2000 to March 12, 2003
-Minister of Municipal Affairs, Sports and Recreation, April 29, 2003 to February 18, 2005
-Minister responsible for the Montérégie region since April 29, 2003
-Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports since February 18, 2005


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  04/07/2014 QC National Assembly - Saint-Laurent Won 82.28% (+74.16%)
  09/13/2012 PLQ Leadership - Interim Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  09/04/2012 QC National Assembly - Saint-Laurent Won 65.69% (+51.36%)
  09/13/2010 QC National Assembly - Saint-Laurent - By-election Won 64.01% (+46.08%)
  08/11/2010 QC Minister of Justice Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/26/2007 QC National Assembly - Châteauguay Won 37.42% (+7.47%)
  04/14/2003 QC National Assembly - Châteauguay Won 51.80% (+16.94%)
  11/30/1998 QC National Assembly - Châteauguay Won 46.92% (+3.84%)
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  04/14/2013 Liberal Party Leader Lost 0.00% (-80.09%)
  03/17/2013 PLQ Leadership Lost 0.00% (-58.48%)
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