Réjean Hébert
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Réjean Hébert | |
|---|---|
| MNA for Saint-François | |
| In office 2012 – April 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Monique Gagnon-Tremblay |
| Succeeded by | Guy Hardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1955 Quebec City, Quebec |
| Political party | Parti Québécois |
| Portfolio | Physician |
Réjean Hébert is a former Canadian politician. He was a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Saint-François, first elected in the 2012 election,[1] he served as Minister of Health and Social Services in the government of Pauline Marois.
His narrow victory over Quebec Liberal Party candidate Nathalie Goguen was confirmed in a judicial recount on September 14, 2012.[1] He was defeated in the 2014 Quebec election by Liberal candidate Guy Hardy.
Hébert was married and had children before coming out as gay at age 40.[2] He was one of three openly gay members of the National Assembly during his time in office, alongside Sylvain Gaudreault and Agnès Maltais.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Réjean Hébert confirmé dans Saint-François". La Presse (in French). 14 September 2012.
- ^ "Réjean Hébert et Renelle Anctil s'unissent pour démystifier l'homosexualité". La Tribune, May 29, 2015.
- ^ "Absence d'élus libéraux gais : pas de problème pour Stéphanie Vallée". Ici Radio-Canada, June 26, 2016.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Yves Bolduc |
Minister of Health and Social Services 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Gaétan Barrette |
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