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Quick facts for kids Dominique Anglade
Anglade in 2020
Leader of the Opposition of Quebec
In office May 11, 2020 – November 10, 2022
Preceded by	Pierre Arcand
Succeeded by	Marc Tanguay
Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party
In office May 11, 2020 – November 10, 2022
President	Linda Caron
Preceded by	Pierre Arcand (interim)
Succeeded by	Marc Tanguay (interim)
Deputy Premier of Quebec
In office October 11, 2017 – October 18, 2018
Premier	Philippe Couillard
Preceded by	Lise Thériault
Succeeded by	Geneviève Guilbault
Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade
In office January 28, 2016 – October 18, 2018
Premier	Philippe Couillard
Preceded by	Jacques Daoust
Succeeded by	Pierre Fitzgibbon
President of the Coalition Avenir Québec
In office January 23, 2012 – November 12, 2013
Leader	François Legault
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Maud Cohen [fr]
Parliamentary constituencies Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne In office November 9, 2015 – December 1, 2022 Preceded by Marguerite Blais Succeeded by Guillaume Cliche-Rivard
Personal details
Born	(1974-01-31) January 31, 1974 (age 51) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Political party	Quebec Liberal Liberal
Other political affiliations	Coalition Avenir Québec (2012–2015)
Domestic partner	Helge Seetzen
Children	3
Profession	Politician

Dominique Anglade (born January 31, 1974) is a Canadian engineer, businesswoman, and former politician. She was the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and the Leader of the Opposition of Quebec from May 2020 to December 2022. She also served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the area of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne from 2015 to 2022.

Dominique Anglade made history in several ways. She was the first woman to lead the Quebec Liberal Party. She was also the first Black woman to lead a provincial political party in Canada. Additionally, she was the first person of Haitian descent to become a cabinet minister in Canada. Her father, Georges Anglade, was a well-known academic.

Early Life and Education

Dominique Anglade was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her parents were Georges and Mireille Neptune Anglade. Her father, Georges Anglade, helped start the Université du Québec. He was also a geography professor there for a long time. He even advised Haitian presidents. Her mother, Mireille Neptune Anglade, earned a PhD in economics. She worked for NATO, checking on women's rights in Haiti.

Dominique spent many of her younger years in Haiti. She later returned to Canada for her university studies. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HEC Montréal. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal. Before she started her career in politics, Anglade worked for a company called McKinsey & Company in Montreal.

Political Career

Starting with the Coalition Avenir Québec

Dominique Anglade was first involved with the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) political party. She ran as a candidate for the CAQ in the 2012 election in the area of Fabre. She did not win that election. From 2012 to 2013, she served as the president of the CAQ party. After this, she left the position to become the CEO of Montréal International, an organization that helps attract businesses to Montreal.

Joining the Quebec Liberal Party

In 2015, Anglade decided to join the Quebec Liberal Party. She ran as their candidate in a special election for the area of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne. She explained that she changed parties because she had different ideas from the CAQ on certain topics, like ethnic identity and immigration. She was elected on November 9, 2015.

Dominique Anglade served in the government of Premier Philippe Couillard. From 2016 to 2018, she was the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade. This made her the first person of Haitian descent to be a minister in Quebec. She was also the second Black woman to hold such a role. In 2017, Anglade was also named Deputy Premier of Quebec. She held this important position until the Liberal government lost the 2018 election.

On June 27, 2019, after Philippe Couillard stepped down as party leader, Anglade announced she would run to become the new leader of the Quebec Liberal Party. She wanted the party to return to its roots, focusing on Quebec's identity while staying part of Canada. She also worked to get more support for the party outside of Montreal. She created a "Charter of Regions" with many promises for communities across Quebec.

Dominique Anglade became the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on May 11, 2020. This happened after her only opponent, Alexandre Cusson, left the race. Her leadership was a historic moment. She became the first woman to lead the Quebec Liberal Party. She was also the first Black woman to lead a provincial party in Quebec.

Anglade announced she was stepping down as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on November 7, 2022. She left the National Assembly on December 1, 2022. A special election was held to replace her on March 13, 2023. Québec solidaire's Guillaume Cliche-Rivard won that election.

Other Activities and Contributions

Dominique Anglade has been a part of the leadership for several organizations. These include the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the United Way of Canada. She also served on the board of the Centre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine, a children's hospital.

In 2010, a major earthquake hit Haiti. Dominique Anglade's mother, father, uncle, and cousin were among those who died. After this tragedy, Anglade helped start an organization called Kanpe. Kanpe means "stand up" in Haitian Creole. It is a charity that helps people in rural Haiti rebuild their lives after the disaster.

Awards and Recognition

Dominique Anglade has received several awards for her work and achievements:

• In 2011, she received the Hommage Award from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. This award recognizes engineers for their contributions.
• In 2013, she was given the Toussaint-Louverture Prize by the Young Haitian Chamber of Commerce.
• In 2017, she received the Laureate Prix Mérite from L'Association des diplômés de Polytechnique (ADP).
• In 2014, the World Economic Forum named her a Young Global Leader. This honor is given each year to leaders under 40 from around the world. They are recognized for their professional success and their dedication to society. Dominique Anglade was the only person from Quebec to receive this award in 2014.

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  Dominique Anglade in 2020