Jean-François Roux
Encyclopedia
Jean-François Roux is a politician from Quebec
, Canada
. He was an Action démocratique du Québec
Member of the National Assembly
for the electoral district of Arthabaska from 2007 to 2008.
Roux studied psychology
and philosophy
at Bishop's University
but did not complete a degree. He worked as a director for several small businesses in Victoriaville including a director for sales and director for projects.
He was also a football instructor for two secondary school football team as well as a community radio host for Bishop's University's CJMQ-FM
. He was also the founder of the pastoral collegiate council at the Cégep de Victoriaville
.
He was first elected in the 2007 election
with 42% of the vote. Liberal incumbent Claude Bachand
, finished second with 30% of the vote. Roux took office on April 12, 2007 and was named the critic for regions until May 2008.
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He was an Action démocratique du Québec
Action démocratique du Québec
The Action démocratique du Québec, commonly referred to as the ADQ is a centre-right political party in Quebec, Canada. On the sovereignty question, it defines itself as autonomist, and has support from both soft nationalists and federalists....
Member of the National Assembly
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 electoral district of Arthabaska from 2007 to 2008.
Roux studied psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
and philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
at Bishop's University
Bishop's University
Bishop's University is a predominantly undergraduate university in Lennoxville, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Bishop's is one of three universities in the province of Quebec that teach primarily in the English language...
but did not complete a degree. He worked as a director for several small businesses in Victoriaville including a director for sales and director for projects.
He was also a football instructor for two secondary school football team as well as a community radio host for Bishop's University's CJMQ-FM
CJMQ-FM
CJMQ-FM is a Canadian radio station. Based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, where it has studios in both downtown Sherbrooke and the borough of Lennoxville, the station broadcasts a community radio format targeted to Anglo-Quebecers in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships.The station broadcasts at a...
. He was also the founder of the pastoral collegiate council at the Cégep de Victoriaville
Cégep de Victoriaville
Cégep de Victoriaville is a post-secondary institution in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada.-History:The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Quebec system of CEGEPs was created.-Programs:The CEGEP offers two types of programs:...
.
He was first elected in the 2007 election
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...
with 42% of the vote. Liberal incumbent Claude Bachand
Claude Bachand (MNA)
Claude Bachand is also the name of a Member of Parliament in Ottawa.Claude Bachand, B.Sc. is a politician in the Canadian province of Quebec, who was elected to represent the riding of Arthabaska in the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2008 provincial election...
, finished second with 30% of the vote. Roux took office on April 12, 2007 and was named the critic for regions until May 2008.
External links
- Jean-François ROUX at National Assembly of QuebecNational Assembly of QuebecThe 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...