Christian Dubé (politician) facts for kids
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Christian Dubé
MNA
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Dubé in 2012
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| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for La Prairie | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Merlini |
| Minister of Health | |
| Assumed office June 22, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Danielle McCann |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Lévis | |
| In office 4 September 2012 – 15 August 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Gilles Lehouillier |
| Succeeded by | François Paradis |
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| Born | October 3, 1956 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Coalition Avenir Québec |
| Education | Université Laval |
| Profession | Chartered Accountant, businessman |
Christian Dubé (born October 3, 1956) is a Canadian politician. He is a member of the National Assembly of Quebec. This means he is elected to represent people in a specific area of Quebec. He represents the area called La Prairie.
Mr. Dubé also serves as the Minister of Health and Social Services. This is a very important job. It means he helps make decisions about health care for everyone in Quebec.
He was first elected in 2012. At that time, he represented the area of Lévis. He was part of a political party called the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). He was re-elected in 2014.
In 2014, Mr. Dubé left his political job for a while. He took a different job outside of politics. But he returned to politics in 2018. He ran for election again, this time in the La Prairie area. He won the election, becoming the representative for La Prairie.
In June 2020, Christian Dubé was given a new role. He became the Minister of Health and Social Services. He took over this job from another politician, Danielle McCann.
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Christian Dubé's Political Journey
Christian Dubé has held several important roles in the Quebec government. He started his career as an accountant and businessman. This background helped him understand how to manage money and organizations.
Becoming a Member of the National Assembly
In 2012, Mr. Dubé decided to enter politics. He ran for election in the area of Lévis and won. This made him a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). An MNA is like a representative for the people in their area. They work in the National Assembly building in Quebec City.
Taking on Important Roles
After being elected, Mr. Dubé took on different responsibilities. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Minister Responsible for Government Administration. He was also the President of the Treasury Board. These roles involved managing how the government works and spends money.
Minister of Health
Since June 2020, Christian Dubé has been the Minister of Health and Social Services. This is a very big job, especially during times when health is a major focus. He helps make decisions about hospitals, doctors, and other health services for everyone in Quebec.
