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Michel Guimond
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Michel Guimond speaking at a press conference during the 2011 election campaign
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| Member of Parliament for Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord |
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| In office 1993–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Deblois |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Tremblay |
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| Born | December 26, 1953 Chicoutimi, Quebec |
| Died | January 19, 2015 (aged 61) Quebec City, Quebec |
| Political party | Bloc Québécois, Parti Québécois |
| Spouse | Mariette Langlois |
| Residences | Beauport, Quebec |
| Profession | attorney |
Michel Guimond (December 26, 1953 – January 19, 2015) was a Canadian politician. He worked to represent people in government. He was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec.
Before becoming a federal politician, he served his local community. From 1987 to 1993, he was a city councillor in Boischatel, Quebec. This means he helped make decisions for the town. After this, he decided to run for a bigger role. He joined the Bloc Québécois party.
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Michel Guimond's Political Journey
Michel Guimond was elected to the House of Commons of Canada. This is where Canada's main laws are made. He became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP represents a specific area, called a "riding."
Serving in Parliament
He was first elected in 1993. He represented the riding of Beauport—Montmorency—Orléans. He was re-elected several times. This shows that people trusted him to represent them.
Representing Different Areas
In 1997 and 2000, he won elections in a new riding. This area was called Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île-d'Orléans. Later, in 2004, he won in Charlevoix—Montmorency. He continued to serve his constituents.
Later Elections and Roles
For the 2004 and 2008 elections, he represented Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord. He was a lawyer before becoming a politician. This background helped him understand laws.
In Parliament, he had important jobs. He was a "critic" for his party. This means he watched over specific government areas. He was the Bloc Québécois critic for Parliamentary Affairs and Transport. He also worked with the Auditor General.
He also served as the "whip" and "deputy whip" for his party. These roles help make sure all party members vote together. He was also the vice-chair of a committee. This committee looked at how Parliament works.
Provincial Election Bid
In 2014, Michel Guimond tried to become a provincial politician. He ran for the Parti Québécois in Quebec. He wanted to represent the riding of Montmorency. However, he was not elected in this race.
Michel Guimond's Passing
Michel Guimond passed away on January 19, 2015. He was 61 years old. He died in Quebec City, Quebec.
