André Boulerice
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French-speaking Quebecer
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politician
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and gay rights activist. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec
National Assembly of Quebec
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for the riding of Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques
Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques
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in Montreal
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.
Born in Joliette, he graduated in specialized education from Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Cégep du Vieux Montréal
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. He joined the Parti Québécois
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in 1970 and later worked for the Chambly
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school board.
He was elected in the Sainte-Marie—Saint-Jacques riding in 1989, formerly under Claude Charron
Claude Charron
Claude Charron is a former CEGEP teacher, provincial politician, writer and broadcaster. He graduated from the Université de Montréal with a degree in political science. During 1969 and 1970 he taught at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit and the Cégep du Vieux Montréal.In 1970, Claude Charron entered...
. Boulerice was reelected in 1989,1994,1998 and 2003. He was also the Deputy Government Leader, President of the Quebec division of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie
Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie
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and Quebec immigration minister. He helped introduce civil union
Civil union
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for same-sex couples. Boulerice resigned in September 2005.