Christian Paradis
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The Honourable Christian Paradis PC |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Mégantic—L'Érable |
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In office January 23, 2006 – October 19, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Marc Boulianne |
| Succeeded by | Luc Berthold |
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Minister for International Development Minister for La Francophonie |
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In office July 15, 2013 – November 4, 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
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Julian Fantino (Int. Development) Steven Blaney (La Francophonie) |
| Succeeded by | Marie-Claude Bibeau |
| Minister of Industry | |
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In office May 18, 2011 – July 15, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Tony Clement |
| Succeeded by | James Moore |
| Personal details | |
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January 1, 1974 Thetford Mines, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Roberge |
| Residence | Thetford Mines, Quebec |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Portfolio |
Minister of Industry Quebec Lieutenant |
Christian Paradis, PC (born January 1, 1974) was the Conservative Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons for Mégantic—L'Érable from 2006 to 2015. He was first elected in the 2006 federal election and served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources until January 4, 2007, when he was appointed Secretary of State for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Rural Secretariat. On June 25, 2008, Paradis was appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services, retaining his position as Secretary of State for Agriculture until October that same year. On October 30, 2008, in a cabinet shuffle following the election, he retained the Public Works portfolio. In addition, he succeeded Lawrence Cannon as Quebec Lieutenant. On January 19, 2010, in a cabinet shuffle, Prime Minister Harper appointed him Minister of Natural Resources. On May 18, 2011, in a cabinet shuffle he was appointed to be the Minister of Industry. On July 15, 2013, in a cabinet shuffle, he was appointed as Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie.
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