Christine St-Pierre
Canadian journalist and politician
Born
June 10th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A prominent figure in Canadian politics and journalism, this individual served as a Member of the National Assembly for the Liberal Party from 2003 to 2018. This individual held the position of Minister of Culture and Communications from 2007 to 2012, focusing on media and cultural affairs. With a background in journalism, this individual contributed to various news outlets before entering politics, fostering a strong connection between media and governance. Advocacy for cultural development and media integrity marked the political career.
Served as Minister of Culture and Communications
Represented the riding of Acadie from 2003 to 2018
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