Diane Lebouthillier

Diane Lebouthillier PC MP (/diˈæn ləˌbuːtɪˈlɪər/; born February 5, 1959) is a Canadian politician. She is the current Minister of National Revenue and the sitting Member of Parliament representing the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. She was elected in the 2015 federal election.

The Honourable

Diane Lebouthillier

PC MP
Minister of National Revenue
Assumed office
November 4, 2015
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byKerry-Lynne Findlay
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byPhilip Toone
Personal details
Born (1959-02-05) February 5, 1959
Newport, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversité de Moncton
ProfessionSocial worker

Biography

Lebouthillier's parents were born in the Gaspé, and they returned when she was four.[1] Prior to her career in politics, she was a local social worker, managing clients out of the Rocher Percé Health and Social Services Centre in Chandler. She worked with long-time MNA Georges Mamelonet on social service issues in the region. She is a mother of three sons and has two grandsons.[2]

Lebouthillier was elected in 2010 as the Prefect of Le Rocher-Percé Regional County Municipality.[2]

Minister of National Revenue

Lebouthillier was elected in the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine. during the 2015 federal election.[3] Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of National Revenue in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on November 4, 2015.[4]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalDiane Lebouthillier16,29642.5+3.8
Bloc QuébécoisGuy Bernatchez15,65940.8+19.9
ConservativeJean-Pierre Pigeon3,0227.9+1.8
New DemocraticLynn Beaulieu1,7224.5-28.0
GreenDennis Drainville1,1302.9+1.9
RhinocerosJay Cowboy3530.9+0.1
People'sEric Hébert1980.5
Total valid votes/Expense limit 38,380100.0  
Total rejected ballots 783
Turnout 39,16360.5
Eligible voters 64,748
Liberal hold Swing -8.05
Source: Elections Canada[5][6] and CBC[7]
2015 Canadian federal election: Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalDiane Lebouthillier15,34538.73+21.69$34,217.07
New DemocraticPhilip Toone12,88532.52+3.69$45,644.59
Bloc QuébécoisNicholas Roussy8,28920.92-12.15$51,177.09
ConservativeJean-Pierre Pigeon2,3986.05-13.02$9,215.28
GreenJim Morrison4001.01-0.98–
RhinocerosMax Boudreau3000.76––
Total valid votes/Expense limit 39,617100.0   $215,809.52
Total rejected ballots 395––
Turnout 40,01260.97–
Eligible voters 65,623
Source: Elections Canada[8][9]

References
  1. http://radiogaspesie.ca/portfolio/ministre-du-revenu-national/
  2. Meet Diane Lebouthillier, Liberal.ca
  3. "Liberals win in Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine". CBC News. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  4. "Full list of Justin Trudeau's cabinet". CBC News.
  5. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  6. "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  7. "Federal election 2019 live results". CBC Canada Votes. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  8. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, 30 September 2015
  9. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived August 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
29th Ministry – Cabinet of Justin Trudeau
Cabinet post (1)
Predecessor Office Successor
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Minister of National Revenue
November 4, 2015 – present		 Incumbent
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