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Francine Lalonde
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| Member of Parliament for La Pointe-de-l'Île (Mercier; 1993–2004) |
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| In office October 25, 1993 – May 2, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Carole Jacques |
| Succeeded by | Ève Péclet |
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| Born | August 24, 1940 Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | January 17, 2014 (aged 73) Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Bloc Québécois |
| Residence | Montreal |
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Francine Lalonde (born August 24, 1940 – died January 17, 2014) was an important Canadian politician. She worked in politics at both the provincial (Quebec) and federal (Canada) levels. Before she became a politician, she was a teacher, a university lecturer, and a unionist. A unionist is someone who works to protect the rights of workers.
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Francine Lalonde's Political Journey
Starting in Quebec Politics
Francine Lalonde first served in the government of Quebec. From January to June 1985, she was a minister responsible for the status of women. This role meant she helped improve the lives and rights of women in Quebec.
She tried to win a seat in the National Assembly of Quebec, which is like Quebec's parliament. However, she was not successful in that election.
Moving to Federal Politics
Later, Francine Lalonde became a member of the House of Commons of Canada. This is where laws are made for all of Canada. She was part of the Bloc Québécois political party. This party focuses on the interests of Quebec within Canada.
She represented two different areas, called "electoral districts," during her time in federal politics. From 1993 to 2004, she represented the district of Mercier. From 2004 to 2011, she represented La Pointe-de-l'Île.
As a Member of Parliament, she often spoke out on important issues. She was known as a "critic" for her party on topics like Human Resources Development, Industry, and Foreign Affairs. Being a "critic" means she was the main spokesperson for her party on those specific subjects.
Later Years and Passing
On September 13, 2010, Francine Lalonde announced she would not run for re-election. She made this decision because her cancer had returned, and she needed new treatments. She passed away from cancer on January 17, 2014.
See also
- Politics of Quebec
- Quebec sovereignty movement
