Monique Landry
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The Honourable Monique Landry PC |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Blainville—Deux-Montagnes |
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In office 1984–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Francis Fox |
| Succeeded by | Paul Mercier |
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| Born | December 25, 1937 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Physiotherapist |
Monique Landry, PC (born December 25, 1937) is a former Canadian politician.
A physiotherapist and administrator, Landry was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1984 general election that brought the Progressive Conservative Party to power under the leadership of Brian Mulroney. Hers was an upset victory, defeating Liberal Cabinet minister Francis Fox.
The new Member of Parliament for Blainville—Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, was immediately appointed parliamentary secretary to the Secretary of State for Canada by Prime Minister Mulroney following the election. In 1985, she became parliamentary secretary to the Minister for International Trade.
She joined the Cabinet in 1986 as both Minister for External Relations (a junior portfolio subordinate to the Secretary of State for External Affairs) and Minister responsible for La Francophonie. From 1991 to 1993, she also served as Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development while retaining her other positions.
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