The Honourable Christian Paradis

Minister of Public Works and Government Services

Mégantic–L'Érable (Quebec)

Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006 and re-elected in 2008. Mr. Paradis was appointed Secretary of State (Agriculture) in January 2007. He was also appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services in June 2008.

Prior to his election to Parliament, Mr. Paradis had a legal practice specializing in corporate law.

He has been actively involved in several support groups and charitable organizations, including the Rotary Club of Thetford Mines.

Mr. Paradis graduated from the University of Sherbrooke in civil law and holds a graduate degree in corporate law from Laval University.

Mr. Paradis and his wife, Julie, have three children.

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