Yves-François Blanchet facts for kids
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Yves-François Blanchet
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Blanchet in 2023
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| Leader of the Bloc Québécois | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2019 |
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| President | Yves Perron |
| Preceded by | Mario Beaulieu (interim) |
| Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks of Quebec | |
| In office December 4, 2012 – April 23, 2014 |
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| Premier | Pauline Marois |
| Preceded by | Daniel Breton |
| Succeeded by | David Heurtel |
| Member of Parliament for Beloeil—Chambly |
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| Assumed office October 21, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Matthew Dubé |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Johnson (Drummond; 2008–2012) |
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| In office December 8, 2008 – April 7, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Sébastien Schneeberger |
| Succeeded by | André Lamontagne |
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| Born | April 16, 1965 Drummondville, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Bloc Québécois (federal) |
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Parti Québécois (provincial) |
| Spouse | Nancy Déziel |
| Residences | Shawinigan, Quebec |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal (BA) |
Yves-François Blanchet is a Canadian politician. He was born on April 16, 1965. Since 2019, he has been the leader of the Bloc Québécois, a political party in Canada. He is also a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Beloeil—Chambly.
Before becoming a federal politician, Blanchet worked in artist management. He was also a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) in Quebec from 2008 to 2014. During this time, he served as Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks.
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Who is Yves-François Blanchet?
Yves-François Blanchet was born in Drummondville, Quebec. He went to the Université de Montréal and earned a bachelor's degree in history and anthropology in 1987.
Early Career and Business
After finishing university, Blanchet worked as a teacher. He also started his own company, YFB Inc., which managed artists, music, and concerts. From 2003 to 2006, he was the president of ADISQ, an organization that promotes the music industry in Quebec. He was recognized as a top local business person in Drummondville.
First Steps in Politics
Blanchet began his political career in Quebec. He was elected as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for the Parti Québécois in 2008. He represented the area of Drummond. In 2012, he was re-elected, this time for the Johnson area.
From 2012 to 2014, Blanchet held an important role as Quebec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks. This job involved looking after the environment and nature in Quebec. He lost his seat in the 2014 Quebec election. Before leading the Bloc Québécois, he wrote columns for a newspaper and appeared on a TV show.
Leading the Bloc Québécois
On November 26, 2018, Yves-François Blanchet announced he wanted to become the leader of the Bloc Québécois. Since no one else ran for the position, he was officially named leader on January 17, 2019.
Federal Elections and Growth
Under Blanchet's leadership, the Bloc Québécois saw a big increase in support. In the 2019 Canadian federal election, the party won 32 seats in the Canadian Parliament. This was a big jump from the 10 seats they had in 2015. The Bloc Québécois became the third-largest party in Canada. This also meant they regained "official party status," which gives them more resources and speaking time in Parliament.
In the 2021 Canadian federal election, the Bloc Québécois kept all 32 of its seats. This showed continued strong support for the party. In May 2023, Blanchet received a very high approval vote from his party members, with 97% supporting his leadership.
In the 2025 Canadian federal election, Blanchet kept his own seat. However, the Bloc Québécois lost some seats and a bit of their overall vote share. Despite this, they remained the third-largest party in the Canadian Parliament.
Personal Life
Yves-François Blanchet is separated from his wife, Nancy Déziel.
Images for kids
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Blanchet in 2023
See also
In Spanish: Yves-François Blanchet para niños
