The Honourable Christian Paradis

Secretary of State (Agriculture)

Mégantic–L'Érable (Quebec)


Christian Paradis was first elected to the House of Commons in 2006. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources in 2006, and was a member of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and the Legislative Committee on Bill C-30, Canada's Clean Air Act.

Prior to his election, Mr. Paradis practised corporate law in Thetford Mines, Quebec. He served as President of the Asbestos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Secretary of the Management Club of Canada (Asbestos Chapter). He has been involved in several support groups and charitable organizations.

Mr. Paradis has a bachelor's degree in civil law from the University of Sherbrooke and has a master's degree in corporate law from Laval University. 
Mr. Paradis was born in Thetford Mines. He is married to Julie Roberge and they have three children. 

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