Gilles Grondin facts for kids

Gilles Grondin (born February 3, 1943 – died July 18, 2005) was a Canadian politician. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions for a country or city. Gilles Grondin was the mayor of Shawinigan-Sud, a town in Quebec, from 1977 to 1985. He also served as a member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of Canada from 1986 to 1988. He represented the area called Saint-Maurice. While he was an MP, he belonged to the Liberal Party.

Gilles Grondin's Political Journey

Serving as Mayor of Shawinigan-Sud

Gilles Grondin was the mayor of Shawinigan-Sud for two terms. A "term" is a set period of time someone holds an office. He chose not to run for mayor a third time. Instead, he decided to try for a different political role.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 1986, Gilles Grondin was elected in a special election called a by-election. This election was to choose a new representative for the federal House of Commons. He took the place of Jean Chrétien. The House of Commons is where elected officials from across Canada meet to make laws for the country. Grondin represented the people of the electoral area of Saint-Maurice.

End of His Time in Parliament

Gilles Grondin did not run for re-election in the 1988 federal election. He was replaced by Denis Pronovost, who was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.

Later Life and Passing

Gilles Grondin passed away in 2005. He had been battling cancer for a long time.

• Gilles Grondin – Parliament of Canada biography