Michel Gauthier
Canadian politician (1950–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michel Gauthier (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ɡotje]; February 18, 1950 – May 30, 2020) was a Canadian politician, who served as leader of the Bloc Québécois from 1996 to 1997. As the party was the Official Opposition in the Parliament of Canada, Gauthier was also the Leader of the Opposition during this time. He later recanted his sovereignist views when he joined the Conservative Party two years before his death.[1]
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Michel Gauthier | |
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Leader of the Opposition | |
In office February 17, 1996 – March 14, 1997 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
Preceded by | Gilles Duceppe |
Succeeded by | Gilles Duceppe |
Leader of the Bloc Québécois | |
In office February 17, 1996 – March 14, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Gilles Duceppe (interim) |
Succeeded by | Gilles Duceppe |
Member of Parliament for Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean | |
In office January 17, 1994 – July 29, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Benoit Bouchard |
Succeeded by | Denis Lebel |
Member of the Quebec National Assembly for Roberval | |
In office 1981–1988 | |
Preceded by | Robert Lamontagne |
Succeeded by | Gaston Blackburn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-02-18)February 18, 1950 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
Died | May 30, 2020(2020-05-30) (aged 70) |
Political party | Conservative (2018–2020) |
Other political affiliations | Bloc Québécois (1993–2007) Parti Québécois (1981–1988) |
Residence | Roberval, Quebec |
Profession | Teacher, educational administrator, political advisor, broadcaster |
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