Minister of Public Works and Government Services Christian Paradis of Canada

Paradis has made comments supporting asbestos use and has previously served as President of the Asbestos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Secretary of the Asbestos Chapter of the Management Club of Canada.

On 25 June 2008, Paradis was appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services, retaining his position as Secretary of State for Agriculture until October that same year.

A lawyer by profession, Paradis has a legal practice in Thetford Mines where he also served as president of the chamber of commerce.

New Public Works Minister Christian Paradis is on the job makin' decisions and the first one is a doozy.

Interesting that Paradis was left to make the announcement.

Christian Paradis is a bright new Member of Parliament from Quebec.

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Montreal minister a 'fast learner,' says mayor The minister responsible for Montreal is an important post for the city, and Paradis has fewer ties to the island than his predecessor, Michael Fortier.

But Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay said he's confident Paradis is up to the task.

Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons on January 23, 2006 as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Megantic–L’Érable.

Paradis was a member of the Legislative Committee on Bill C 30, Canada’s Clean Air Act, and now sits on the Environment and Energy Security Committee of Cabinet as well as being a substitute member of the Treasury Board.

There is no doubt that Christian Paradis is deeply committed to achieving a higher profile for his region and ensuring its advancement and development.

Christian Paradis is a young lawyer born and raised in Thetford Mines.

Soon after his election, Christian Paradis was entrusted with several portfolios by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Paradis was appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services.

Minister Paradis has sat on several cabinet committees, including those on the Environment and Sustainable Development as well as Government Operations and Estimates.

Paradis has a bachelor’s degree in civil law from the Université de Sherbrooke and a master’s degree in corporate law from the Université Laval.

Paradis is married to Julie Roberge and has three children: Charles, Gilbert and Sophie.

Minister of Public Works and Government ServicesMégantic–L'Érable (Quebec)Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006 and re-elected in 2008.

Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006 and re-elected in 2008.

Paradis was appointed Secretary of State (Agriculture) in January 2007.

Paradis had a legal practice specializing in corporate law.

Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006.

Paradis has a bachelor's degree in civil law from the University of Sherbrooke and has a graduate degree in corporate law from Laval University.

Paradis was born in Thetford Mines.