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Jean-Martin Aussant
Canadian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Martin Aussant (French: [ʒɑ̃ maʁtɛ̃ ɔsɑ̃]) is a Canadian economist, musician, and politician, now serving as Executive director of the Chantier de l'économie sociale.[1] He represented Nicolet-Yamaska in the National Assembly of Quebec from 2008 to 2012, first as a member of the Parti Québécois and then as leader of his own party, Option nationale. He was defeated when he ran for re-election in Nicolet-Bécancour in the 2012 general election. He later rejoined the Parti Québécois to run unsuccessfully in the 2018 Quebec election.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Nicolet-Yamaska, Preceded by ...
Jean-Martin Aussant | |
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Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Nicolet-Yamaska | |
In office 2008–2012 | |
Preceded by | Éric Dorion |
Succeeded by | Donald Martel |
Leader of Option nationale | |
In office October 31, 2011 – June 19, 2013 | |
Succeeded by | Sol Zanetti |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-06-01) June 1, 1970 (age 54) Sorel, Quebec, Canada |
Political party | Parti Québécois (2008–2011, 2018-present) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2011-2011) Option nationale (2011–2013) |
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