Yves-François Blanchet
Canadian politician
Yves-François Blanchet (born April 16, 1965) is a Canadian politician. He is the leader of the Bloc Québécois since January 2019.[1] He is the Member of parliament for the Quebec riding of Beloeil—Chambly.[2] From 2008 to 2014, he was a member of the Quebec National Assembly.
Yves-François Blanchet | |
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![]() Blanchet pictured in 2009 | |
Leader of the Bloc Québécois | |
Assumed office January 17, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mario Beaulieu (interim) |
Member of Parliament forBeloeil—Chambly | |
Assumed office October 21, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Matthew Dubé |
Member of the Quebec National Assembly for Johnson | |
In office September 4, 2012 – April 7, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Étienne-Alexis Boucher |
Succeeded by | André Lamontagne |
Member of the Quebec National Assembly for Drummond | |
In office December 8, 2008 – September 4, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Sébastien Schneeberger |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Drummondville, Quebec | April 16, 1965
Political party | Parti Québécois Bloc Québécois |
He was first elected to the National Assembly in the 2008 Quebec general election. He represented the riding of Drummond.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Yves-François Blanchet becomes Bloc Québécois leader". CBC News. January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ↑ "Yves-Francois Blanchet elected in Beloeil-Chambly". Retrieved December 26, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Yves-François BLANCHET". Assemblèe Nationale du Québec. Retrieved September 1, 2019.