Emmanuel Dubourg
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Emmanuel Dubourg is a Quebec politician, chartered accountant and teacher. He is the current the Member of National Assembly
for the riding of Viau
. He became the second black MNA after Yolande James
.
Dubourg obtained a master's degree
in business administration at the Université du Québec à Montréal
but was a member of the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec since 1987. He was a teacher at the Université du Québec à Montréal
, the Université du Québec en Outaouais
and the CEGEP Montmorency. He obtained several awards and distinctions for his work including the Governor General Medal and the Innovation and Excellence prize from Revenue Canada in 1992 and the Black History Month
award in 2006 for his work among the Black Community.
Dubourg was elected in the 2007 elections
succeeding former Liberal MNA William Cusano
. He was named the Parliamentary Secretary
to the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, a portfolio held by Sam Hamad
.
National Assembly of Quebec
The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of the Province of Quebec. The Lieutenant Governor and the National Assembly compose the Parliament of Quebec, which operates in a fashion similar to those of other British-style parliamentary systems.The National Assembly was formerly the...
for the riding of Viau
Viau
Viau is a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada that elects members to the National Assembly of Quebec. The district is located in Montreal and consists of the neighbourhoods of Saint-Michel and Saint-Michel-Nord...
. He became the second black MNA after Yolande James
Yolande James
Yolande James is a Quebec provincial politician. She is the first black female MNA and the youngest, as well as the first black cabinet minister in Quebec history...
.
Dubourg obtained a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in business administration at the Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec à Montréal
The Université du Québec à Montréal is one of four universities in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Basic facts:The UQAM is the largest constituent element of the Université du Québec , a public university system with other branches in Gatineau , Rimouski, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec City, Chicoutimi, and...
but was a member of the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec since 1987. He was a teacher at the Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec à Montréal
The Université du Québec à Montréal is one of four universities in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Basic facts:The UQAM is the largest constituent element of the Université du Québec , a public university system with other branches in Gatineau , Rimouski, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec City, Chicoutimi, and...
, the Université du Québec en Outaouais
Université du Québec en Outaouais
The Université du Québec en Outaouais is a branch of the Université du Québec located in Gatineau, Québec, Canada. As of September 2010, combined enrolment at UQO's Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme campuses was 6,017, of which 4,738 were undergraduates and 1,279 postgraduate students...
and the CEGEP Montmorency. He obtained several awards and distinctions for his work including the Governor General Medal and the Innovation and Excellence prize from Revenue Canada in 1992 and the Black History Month
Black History Month
Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of Africa. Since 1976, it is observed annually in the United States and Canada in February, while in the United Kingdom it is observed in October...
award in 2006 for his work among the Black Community.
Dubourg was elected in the 2007 elections
Quebec general election, 2007
The Quebec general election of 2007 was held in the Canadian province of Quebec on March 26, 2007 to elect members of the 38th National Assembly of Quebec. The Quebec Liberal Party led by Jean Charest managed to win a plurality of seats, but were reduced to a minority government, Quebec's first in...
succeeding former Liberal MNA William Cusano
William Cusano
William Cusano is an Italian-born former politician in Quebec, Canada. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1981 to 2007.Born in Italy, Cusano and his family moved to Canada in 1952...
. He was named the Parliamentary Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary
A Parliamentary Secretary is a member of a Parliament in the Westminster system who assists a more senior minister with his or her duties.In the parliamentary systems of several Commonwealth countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it is customary for the prime minister to...
to the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, a portfolio held by Sam Hamad
Sam Hamad
Sam Hamad is a Syrian-born Quebec politician. He is the current Member of National Assembly for the riding of Louis-Hebert in the Quebec City region...
.