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David Cliche
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| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Vimont | |
| In office September 12, 1994 – January 30, 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Benoît Fradet |
| Succeeded by | François Gaudreau |
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| Born | July 10, 1952 Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec |
| Died | July 19, 2020 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Parti Québécois |
| Parents | Robert Cliche Madeleine Ferron |
David Cliche (born July 10, 1952 – died July 19, 2020) was an important politician from Quebec, Canada. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec, which is like Quebec's parliament. He represented the area of Vimont from 1994 to 2002. He was part of the Parti Québécois, a political party in Quebec.
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A Look at David Cliche's Life
Early Life and Education
David Cliche was born in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec. His father was Robert Cliche, a lawyer and a former leader of the New Democratic Party of Quebec. His mother was Madeleine Ferron, a writer.
David Cliche studied at the University of Montreal. He earned a bachelor's degree in Geology. He also got a master's degree in Development in 1977. After finishing his studies, he started working in environmental management. This means he helped manage and protect the environment.
Entering Politics
David Cliche decided to enter politics with the Parti Québécois. He first ran for election in the area of Vimont in 1989. However, he was not elected that time. Benoît Fradet from the Liberal Party won instead.
Cliche ran again in 1994. This time, he won the election and became a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). He joined the government led by Lucien Bouchard, who was the Premier of Quebec. Cliche was re-elected in 1998, continuing his work as an MNA.
Important Roles in Government
During his time in the National Assembly, David Cliche held several important jobs, called ministerial positions. He worked in the governments of Premiers Lucien Bouchard and Bernard Landry.
His roles included:
- Minister of Environment and Wildlife (1996-1997): In this role, he was in charge of protecting Quebec's environment and wildlife.
- Minister for Tourism (1997-1998): He helped promote tourism in Quebec.
- Minister for the Information Highway and Government Services (1998-2001): This role involved looking after technology and government services.
- Minister for Research, Science and Technology (2001-2002): He supported research, science, and new technologies in Quebec.
After Politics
David Cliche left his positions as a Minister and MNA for Vimont on January 30, 2002. After leaving politics, he continued to work in his field. He became an environmental consultant. This means he advised people and organizations on how to manage environmental issues.
