Nathalie Normandeau
Nathalie Normandeau | |
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| Deputy Premier of Quebec | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Premier | Jean Charest |
| Preceded by | Jacques Dupuis |
| Succeeded by | Line Beauchamp |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Bonaventure | |
| In office December 15, 1998 – September 6, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Marcel Landry |
| Succeeded by | Damien Arsenault |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1968 Maria, Quebec |
| Political party | Quebec Liberal Party |
| Cabinet | Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources And Wildlife |
Nathalie Normandeau (born May 8, 1968 in
Biography
Normandeau attended the Université Laval in the early 1990s and obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and a certificate in African studies. While at university, she worked in the Quebec Premier's Office as a public relations officer and a secretary. She was elected mayor of the small Gaspésie town of Maria where she grew up, and held office from 1992 to 1995. She actively participated as a member of several local groups in the region.
Normandeau entered provincial politics in
In
She was re-elected in 2007 to become the new Deputy Premier and one of the prominent forces of the new minority government . She retained her position as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions and Minister for her region.
On April 23, 2009, Normandeau admitted to dating François Bonnardel, a member of the opposition Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) caucus. Normandeau said Premier Charest was aware of the relationship and had no problem with it.[1]
During a cabinet shuffle, Normandeau was named the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife succeeding Claude Béchard who was named the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Laurent Lessard inherited the municipal affairs portfolio.[2]
On September 6, 2011, she announced her resignation as minister and member of the National Assembly, citing personal reasons. She has been romantically involved with former Montreal Police Chief Yvan Delorme.[3][4]
Corruption Arrest
In April 2012, Normandeau was the subject of a
In April 2014, UPAC investigation involves Normandeau in Liberal Party obscure financing [6]
In March 2016, she is arrested by the UPAC, Quebec's anti-corruption unit, over illegal campaign financing. She was charged on six counts, including corruption, of a member of the legislature, fraud and bribery.[7]
In September 2020, a judge dropped the charges due to unreasonable delays by the prosecution.[8]
References
- ^ "Quebec deputy premier admits relationship with opposition member". CBC News. April 23, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
- ^ "Remaniement ministériel : jeu de chaise musicale à Québec"[usurped]. LCN, June 23, 2009.
- ^ "Quebec's deputy premier resigns". CBC News. September 6, 2011. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
- ^ "Normandeau sixth minister to quit Quebec cabinet since Liberals re-elected". The Globe and Mail. September 6, 2011. Retrieved 2015-11-19.
- Montreal Gazette. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- Montreal Gazette. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Nathalie Normandeau, ex-Quebec deputy premier, arrested by UPAC". CBC News. March 17, 2016.
- Montreal Gazette. September 25, 2020.
External links
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
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