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Pierre Arcand was born on 13 November, 1951 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, is a Canadian politician (born 1951). Discover Pierre Arcand's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada |
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Pierre Arcand Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Pierre Arcand's Wife?
His wife is Marielle Delisle (m. June 8, 1974)
Dominique Chaloult
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Pierre Arcand Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pierre Arcand worth at the age of 72 years old? Pierre Arcand’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Pierre Arcand's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Pierre Arcand (born November 13, 1951) is a Canadian politician, businessman, announcer and journalist in Quebec, Canada.
Arcand attended Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe and the HEC (Hautes etudes commerciales) in the 1970s.
Arcand started his journalistic career in 1978 at CKAC as a news editor and then the radio station's vice president and the director of information.
He was then the senior vice-president of Metromedia CMR Broadcasting Inc. in which the company acquired several radio and television stations across the province but mainly in the Montreal area.
Among those included CKOI-FM and CFCF-AM.
In 2002, he became the president of Corus Entertainment's Corus Quebec radio division, which purchased Metromedia's radio stations.
He was involved with the Tel-Aide community organization as an administration member.
He was the elected Member of the National Assembly of Quebec (MNA) for the provincial riding of Mont-Royal–Outremont in the Island of Montreal from 2007 to 2022.
He represented the Quebec Liberal Party.
In 2007, Arcand announced his candidacy in the provincial election for the riding of Mont-Royal which was left vacant by Health minister Philippe Couillard who announced his candidacy in the riding of Jean-Talon in Quebec City replacing Margaret Delisle.
He decided to run to improve the province's economic competitiveness.
Following his easy re-election in 2008, Arcand was given his first cabinet position.
He was named the Minister for International Relations, replacing Monique Gagnon-Tremblay who was promoted to President of the Treasury Board replacing Monique Jérôme-Forget.
Arcand was also given the portfolio of the Francophonie that was left vacant by Benoit Pelletier who did not seek re-election.
He has also served as a member of the Ministerial Committee for Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Development since January 15, 2009.
Since August 11, 2010, he has held the position of Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and Parks.
He was re-elected in September 2012 and in April 2014 and, since April 2014, has held the position of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister responsible for the Northern Plan, Minister responsible for the Lanaudiere region, and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region.
In July 2014, Arcand was awarded the Fray International Sustainability Award at SIPS 2014/Shechtman International Symposium in Mexico, for his achievements and contributions to sustainable development in politics.
On October 5, 2018, Arcand was named interim leader, following the resignation of Philippe Couillard after the 2018 Quebec general election.
At the dissolution of the house in August 2018, Arcand was Minister responsible for Government Administration and Ongoing Program Review,
Chair of the Conseil du trésor, and Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region.
In the 2018 election, Arcand was reelected in the redistributed riding of Mont-Royal–Outremont.
On October 5, 2018, Arcand was named interim leader, following the resignation of Philippe Couillard after the 2018 Quebec general election.
In December 2020, Arcand was found to have been vacationing in Barbados, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and public health advisories to avoid unnecessary travel, and as a result, was removed from his role as the opposition's critic for transportation and his position to represent the Quebec Liberals on Montreal issues.
As soon as he was elected interim party leader, Arcand expelled Guy Ouellette from the Liberal caucus.