Christian Dubé (politician)

Christian Dubé (born October 3, 1956) is Canadian politician. He is a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of La Prairie, and serves as Minister of Health and Social Services.

The Honourable

Christian Dubé

MNA
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for La Prairie
Assumed office
October 1, 2018
Preceded byRichard Merlini
Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Lévis
In office
September 4, 2012 – August 15, 2014
Preceded byGilles Lehouillier
Succeeded byFrançois Paradis
Personal details
Born (1956-10-03) October 3, 1956
Quebec City, Quebec
Political partyCoalition Avenir Québec
ProfessionChartered Accountant

He was first elected in the 2012 election as the representative of Lévis for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ),[1] and was re-elected in 2014

On August 15, 2014, Dubé resigned his seat to take a job at the Caisse de dépôt et placement. On September 3, 2018, Dubé announced that he would run for the 2018 election in the riding of La Prairie, replacing Stéphane Le Bouyonnec as the CAQ's candidate. He would defeat Liberal incumbent Richard Merlini.[2][3]

On June 22, 2020, as part of a cabinet shuffle, Dubé was named the new Minister of Health and Social Services, succeeding Danielle McCann.[4]

Cabinet posts
Quebec Provincial Government of François Legault
Cabinet posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Pierre Arcand Minister Responsible for Government Administration and President of the Treasury Board
October 18, 2018–June 22, 2020		 Sonia LeBel
Danielle McCann Minister of Health and Social Services
June 22, 2020–present		 Incumbent

References
  1. "Entrée réussie de Christian Dubé". Le Journal de Québec (in French). 4 September 2012.
  2. "Christian Dubé officially jumps back into Quebec politics as CAQ candidate". Global News. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. "Quebec election: Christain Dubé wins La Prairie". Global News. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. "Danielle McCann out as health minister as François Legault shakes up cabinet". 22 June 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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