Diane Lebouthillier

The Honourable
Diane Lebouthillier
PC MP
Minister of National Revenue
Assumed office
November 4, 2015
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Preceded by Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Philip Toone
Personal details
Born (1959-02-05) February 5, 1959
Newport, Quebec
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Dr Jacques St-Hilaire
Children 3
Alma mater Université de Moncton
Profession Social worker

Diane Lebouthillier PC MP (/diːˈæn.ləˌbuːtəˈliːr/; born February 5, 1959) is a Canadian politician. She is the current Minister of National Revenue and the sitting Member of Parliament representing the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. She was elected in the 2015 federal election.

Biography

Lebouthillier's parents had been born in the Gaspé, and they returned when she was four.[1] Prior to her career in politics, she was a local social worker, managing clients out of the Rocher Percé Health and Social Services Centre in Chandler. She often worked with long-time MNA Georges Mamelonet on social service issues in the region. She is a mother of three sons and has one grandson.[2]

Lebouthillier was elected in 2010 as the Prefect of Le Rocher-Percé Regional County Municipality.[2]

Minister of National Revenue

Lebouthillier was elected in the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. during the 2015 federal election.[3] Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of National Revenue in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on November 4, 2015.[4]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalDiane Lebouthillier 15,345 38.73 +21.69 –
New DemocraticPhilip Toone 12,885 32.52 +3.69 –
Bloc QuébécoisNicholas Roussy 8,289 20.92 -12.15 –
ConservativeJean-Pierre Pigeon 2,398 6.05 -13.02 –
GreenJim Morrison 400 1.01 -0.98 –
RhinocerosMax Boudreau 300 0.76 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 39,617100.0   $215,497.63
Total rejected ballots 395––
Turnout 40,01260.97–
Eligible voters 65,623
Source: Elections Canada[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ http://radiogaspesie.ca/portfolio/ministre-du-revenu-national/
  2. 1 2 Meet Diane Lebouthillier, Liberal.ca
  3. ↑ "Liberals win in Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine". CBC News. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Full list of Justin Trudeau's cabinet". CBC News.
  5. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, 30 September 2015
  6. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
29th Ministry – Cabinet of Justin Trudeau
Cabinet Post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Minister of National Revenue
November 4, 2015-present		 Incumbent
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