Maxime Bernier PC MP (born January 18, 1963) is a Canadian businessman, lawyer, and politician. He was a Member of Parliament for the riding of Beauce from 2006 through 2019. He is the founder and current leader of the People's Party of Canada.[1]
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Maxime Bernier
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 Bernier in July 2017 |
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Assumed office
September 14, 2018 |
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In office
May 18, 2011 – November 4, 2015[a] |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
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| Preceded by | Rob Moore |
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| Succeeded by | Bardish Chagger |
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In office
August 13, 2007 – May 26, 2008 |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
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| Preceded by | Peter MacKay |
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| Succeeded by | David Emerson |
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In office
February 6, 2006 – August 13, 2007 |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
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| Preceded by | David Emerson |
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| Succeeded by | Jim Prentice |
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In office
March 9, 2009 – June 20, 2011 |
| Preceded by | Rick Casson |
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| Succeeded by | James Bezan |
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In office
January 23, 2006 – October 21, 2019 |
| Preceded by | Claude Drouin |
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| Succeeded by | Richard Lehoux |
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| Born | (1963-01-18) January 18, 1963 (age 62)
Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada |
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| Political party | People's Party |
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Other political
affiliations | Conservative (until 2018) |
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| Spouse(s) | Catherine Letarte (m. 2019)
Caroline Chauvin
(m. 1991 ; div. ) |
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| Parents | Gilles Bernier (father) |
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| Residence | Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada |
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| Education | Université du Québec à Montréal (B.Com.)
University of Ottawa (LL.B.) |
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| Profession | Author, businessman, consultant, lawyer |
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