Marie-Claude Bibeau

The Honourable
Marie-Claude Bibeau
PC MP

Bibeau (seated), with Justin Trudeau in the background.
Minister of International Development
Assumed office
November 4, 2015
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Preceded by Christian Paradis
Minister responsible for La Francophonie
Assumed office
November 4, 2015
Preceded by Christian Paradis
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Compton—Stanstead
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Jean Rousseau
Personal details
Born Sherbrooke, Quebec
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Bernard Sévigny
Alma mater Université de Sherbrooke

Marie-Claude Bibeau PC MP is a Canadian Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of Compton—Stanstead in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election.[1] On November 4, 2015 she was sworn in as Minister of International Development and La Francophonie.[2]

Career

Bibeau was born and raised in Sherbrooke, Quebec and earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a graduate diploma in environmental management from Université de Sherbrooke. Following her graduation, she worked for the Canadian International Development Agency, and was variously posted in Ottawa, Montreal, Morocco and Benin. After leaving the agency, she returned to Compton, and spent 15 years operating a successful tourism business.[3]

In September 2016, Bibeau was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to serve as member of the Lead Group of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement.[4]

Personal life

She is married to Bernard Sévigny, the mayor of Sherbrooke.[5]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Compton—Stanstead
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalMarie-Claude Bibeau 20,582 36.88 +24.88 –
New DemocraticJean Rousseau 15,300 27.41 -19.86 –
Bloc QuébécoisFrance Bonsant 11,551 20.70 -5.73 –
ConservativeGustavo Labrador 6,978 12.50 +0.65 –
GreenKorie Marshall 1,085 1.94 -0.49 –
RhinocerosKévin Côté 315 0.56 – –
Total valid votes/Expense limit 55,811100.00 $217,710.73
Total rejected ballots 7481.32–
Turnout 56,55969.09–
Eligible voters 81,867
Liberal gain from New Democratic Swing +22.37
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Victoire de la libérale Marie-Claude Bibeau dans Compton-Stanstead". Radio-Canada (in French). 20 October 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Full list of Justin Trudeau's cabinet". CBC News. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau". liberal.ca. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "Secretary-General Appoints 29 Global Leaders to Spearhead Fight against Malnutrition" (Press release). United Nations. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Marie Claude Bibeau to bear the Liberal banner in Compton-Stanstead". sherbrookerecord.com. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  6. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Compton—Stanstead, 30 September 2015
  7. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
29th Ministry – Cabinet of Justin Trudeau
Cabinet Posts (2)
Predecessor Office Successor
Christian Paradis Minister of International Development
November 4, 2015-present		 Incumbent
Christian Paradis Minister responsible for La Francophonie
November 4, 2015-present		 Incumbent
Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
Jean Rousseau		 Member of Parliament
for Compton—Stanstead
October 19, 2015-present 		Incumbent
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