Denis Coderre
Canadian politician and mayor of Montreal
Born
July 25th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 44th Mayor of Montreal from 2013 to 2017. Involved in various municipal and provincial politics, including a tenure as a Member of Parliament for the Bourassa riding from 1997 to 2013. Participated in Canadian federal politics as a member of the Liberal Party and held several cabinet positions, including Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Was influential in urban development and local governance.
Served as Mayor of Montreal from 2013 to 2017
Represented Bourassa in the House of Commons
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