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Anglade in 2020
Leader of the Opposition of Quebec
In office May 11, 2020 – November 10, 2022
Premier	François Legault
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 and businesswoman. She used to be a politician. She was the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and the Leader of the Opposition of Quebec. This means she led the main party that was not in power.

She held these roles from May 2020 to December 2022. She was also a member of the National Assembly of Quebec (like a provincial parliament) from 2015 to 2022. She represented the area called Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne. 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. Plus, she was the first person from Haitian descent to be a cabinet minister in Canada. Her father, Georges Anglade, was a well-known academic.

Early Life and School

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 many years. He even advised Haitian presidents.

Her mother, Mireille Neptune Anglade, studied economics. She worked for NATO, watching out for women's rights in Haiti. Dominique spent a lot of her childhood in Haiti. But she came back to Canada for university.

She earned a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from HEC Montréal. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal. Before she became a politician, Anglade worked for a company called McKinsey & Company in Montreal. This company helps other businesses.

Political Journey

Starting with Coalition Avenir Québec

Dominique Anglade first joined a political party called the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). She ran as a candidate for the CAQ in the 2012 Quebec general election in an area called Fabre. She didn't win that election.

From 2012 to 2013, she was the president of the CAQ party. After that, she left the position to become the CEO of Montréal International. This organization helps bring new businesses and talent to Montreal.

Joining the Quebec Liberal Party

In 2015, Anglade decided to join a different party, the Quebec Liberal Party. She ran as their candidate in a special election called a by-election for Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne. She explained that she changed parties because she disagreed with the CAQ's ideas about ethnic identity and immigration. She won the election on November 9, 2015.

Dominique Anglade became a minister in the government led by 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, she was given an even bigger job: Deputy Premier of Quebec. She held this position until the Liberal government lost the 2018 Quebec general election.

After Philippe Couillard stepped down as party leader, Anglade announced she wanted to become the new leader. This was in June 2019. She wanted the party to focus on Quebec nationalism while still being part of Canada. This was a style of leadership seen with past leaders like Robert Bourassa and Jean Lesage.

She also wanted the party to gain more support outside of Montreal. Many people thought the Liberal Party lost in 2018 because voters outside Montreal didn't support them. To help with this, she created a "Charter of Regions." It had many promises for communities all over Quebec.

Dominique Anglade became the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on May 11, 2020. This happened after her only opponent left the race. As mentioned before, this made her the first woman and first Black woman to lead the party.

Anglade announced she would step down as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on November 7, 2022. She left the National Assembly on December 1, 2022. A new election was held to replace her in her riding.

Other Activities

Dominique Anglade has been a part of the Board of Directors for several groups. A Board of Directors is a group of people who help guide an organization. Some of these groups 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, which is a hospital.

In 2010, a big earthquake hit Haiti. Sadly, Anglade's mother, father, uncle, and cousin were killed in this disaster. After the earthquake, Anglade helped start a charity called Kanpe. "Kanpe" means "stand up" in Haitian Creole. This charity helps people in rural Haiti rebuild their lives after the earthquake.

Awards and Special Recognition

Dominique Anglade has received several awards for her work:

• The Hommage Award from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (2011). This is an award for engineers.
• The Toussaint-Louverture Prize from the Young Haitian Chamber of Commerce (2013).
• The Laureate Prix Mérite (2017) from L'Association des diplômés de Polytechnique (ADP).
• She was named a Young Global Leader in 2014 by the World Economic Forum. This award goes to leaders under 40 from around the world. They are recognized for their achievements and their work to help society. In 2014, Ms. Anglade was the only person from Quebec to receive this honor.