Philippe Couillard
Premier of Quebec (2014–2018)
Philippe Couillard (French: [filip kujaʁ]; born June 26, 1957) is a Canadian politician. He was the 31st Premier of Quebec from 2014 until his defeat in 2018.[1] He is the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and a former university professor and neurosurgeon in Quebec, Canada.
Philippe Couillard | |
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| 31st Premier of Quebec | |
| In office April 23, 2014 – October 18, 2018 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Lieutenant Governor | Pierre Duchesne J. Michel Doyon |
| Preceded by | Pauline Marois |
| Succeeded by | François Legault |
| Leader of the Official Opposition in Quebec | |
| In office December 18, 2013 – April 23, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Marc Fournier |
| Succeeded by | Stéphane Bédard |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office April 29, 2003 – June 25, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | François Legault |
| Succeeded by | Yves Bolduc |
| Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party | |
| Assumed office March 17, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Charest |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Mont-Royal | |
| In office April 14, 2003 – March 26, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | André Tranchemontagne |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Arcand |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Jean-Talon | |
| In office March 26, 2007 – June 25, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret F. Delisle |
| Succeeded by | Yves Bolduc |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Outremont | |
| In office December 18, 2013 – April 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Bachand |
| Succeeded by | Hélène David |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Roberval | |
| Assumed office April 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Trottier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1957 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Quebec Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Pilote |
| Residence | Édifice Price, Québec City |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
| Profession | university professor, neurosurgeon |
References
change- ↑ "Quebec Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard wins byelection to get legislature seat". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
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