Rita Dionne-Marsolais
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Rita Dionne-Marsolais is a former Quebec
politician and economist. She was the Member of National Assembly of Quebec
for the riding of Rosemont
in the Montreal
region and represented the Parti Québécois
from 1994 to 2008.
Dionne-Marsolais went at the Université de Montréal
and obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in econometrics
. She later became an economist at Hydro-Québec
and was an assistant to the company's president. She was also the vice-president in the development sector for the Société générale de financement
. After being the Quebec delegate
in New York
, she was an economist for Price Waterhouse.
In addition, she was an administration member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec
, the Quebec Bar, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
, the Saint-Luc Hospital in Montreal and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
as well as the free trade committee. She would be later involved in politics as the treasurer of the Parti Québécois.
She entered politics in 1994
and was elected in Rosemont in 1994. She held several Cabinet
positions including tourism (1994-1996), culture and communications (1994-1995), industry and trade (1996-1997) and revenue (1998). After being re-elected in 1998
, she was named minister for revenue (1998-1999) and natural resources
(2001-2003). She was also a member of several committees and a delegate member for relations with several world regions including the Middle East
and Brazil
.
While the Parti Québécois lost the 2003 elections
to the Liberals, she was re-elected for a third term in 2003 and for a fourth term in 2007
. In late October 2008, she announced her retirement from politics becoming effective when the general elections were announced on November 5, 2008. Former Minister Louise Beaudoin
is the PQ candidate.
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....
politician and economist. She was the Member of National Assembly of Quebec
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 Rosemont
Rosemont (provincial electoral district)
Rosemont is a provincial electoral district in Quebec, Canada that elects members to the National Assembly of Quebec. The district is located in Montreal. Its boundaries are Dickson Street and Lacordaire Boulevard to the east. Sherbrooke Street to the south, the Canadian Pacific Railway and 6th...
in the Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
region and represented the Parti Québécois
Parti Québécois
The Parti Québécois is a centre-left political party that advocates national sovereignty for the province of Quebec and secession from Canada. The Party traditionally has support from the labour movement. Unlike many other social-democratic parties, its ties with the labour movement are informal...
from 1994 to 2008.
Dionne-Marsolais went at the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal...
and obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in econometrics
Econometrics
Econometrics has been defined as "the application of mathematics and statistical methods to economic data" and described as the branch of economics "that aims to give empirical content to economic relations." More precisely, it is "the quantitative analysis of actual economic phenomena based on...
. She later became an economist at Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec is a government-owned public utility established in 1944 by the Government of Quebec. Based in Montreal, the company is in charge of the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Quebec....
and was an assistant to the company's president. She was also the vice-president in the development sector for the Société générale de financement
Société générale de financement
The Société générale de financement is a holding company owned by the Government of Quebec. Its mission is to attract investment to Quebec by investing in other companies....
. After being the Quebec delegate
Delegate
A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization at a meeting or conference between organizations of the same level A delegate is a person who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization (e.g., a government, a charity, an NGO, or a trade union) at a meeting or conference...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, she was an economist for Price Waterhouse.
In addition, she was an administration member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec
Ordre des architectes du Québec
The Ordre des architectes du Québec is a professional association representing architects in the Canadian province of Quebec. As of 2010, it claims more than 2,700 members....
, the Quebec Bar, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is a symphony orchestra based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with Montréal's Place des Arts as its home.-History:...
, the Saint-Luc Hospital in Montreal and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is an association of businesses and businessmen in Greater Montreal. In its own words it serves as "the voice of the business community and of the people of Greater Montreal for all aspects of their economic growth and prosperity"....
as well as the free trade committee. She would be later involved in politics as the treasurer of the Parti Québécois.
She entered politics in 1994
Quebec general election, 1994
The Quebec general election of 1994 was held on September 12, 1994, to elect members of the National Assembly of Quebec, Canada. The Parti Québécois, led by Jacques Parizeau, defeated the incumbent Quebec Liberal Party, led by Daniel Johnson, Jr.....
and was elected in Rosemont in 1994. She held several Cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
positions including tourism (1994-1996), culture and communications (1994-1995), industry and trade (1996-1997) and revenue (1998). After being re-elected in 1998
Quebec general election, 1998
The Quebec general election of 1998 was held on November 30, 1998, to elect members of the National Assembly of the Province of Quebec, Canada. The incumbent Parti Québécois, led by Lucien Bouchard, won re-election, defeating the Quebec Liberal Party, led by Jean Charest.After the narrow defeat of...
, she was named minister for revenue (1998-1999) and natural resources
Natural Resources
Natural Resources is a soul album released by Motown girl group Martha Reeves and the Vandellas in 1970 on the Gordy label. The album is significant for the Vietnam War ballad "I Should Be Proud" and the slow jam, "Love Guess Who"...
(2001-2003). She was also a member of several committees and a delegate member for relations with several world regions including the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
While the Parti Québécois lost the 2003 elections
Quebec general election, 2003
The Quebec general election of 2003 was held on April 14, 2003, to elect members of the National Assembly of Quebec . The Parti libéral du Québec , led by Jean Charest, defeated the incumbent Parti Québécois, led by Bernard Landry.-Unfolding:...
to the Liberals, she was re-elected for a third term in 2003 and for a fourth term in 2007
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...
. In late October 2008, she announced her retirement from politics becoming effective when the general elections were announced on November 5, 2008. Former Minister Louise Beaudoin
Louise Beaudoin
Louise Beaudoin is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Rosemont in the National Assembly of Quebec, initially as a member of the Parti Québécois , and since June 6, 2011, as an independent...
is the PQ candidate.