15 Facts About Christian Paradis

On June 25,2008, Paradis was appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services, retaining his position as Secretary of State for Agriculture until October that same year.

Christian Paradis did not run in the 2015 federal election, and in December 2015, it was announced that he would be the Senior Vice President, Strategic Development of Protective Services at GardaWorld, starting January 2016.

Christian Paradis is the son of Pierre Paradis, a lawyer.

Christian Paradis chaired the Asbestos Chamber of Commerce in 2004 and 2005.

Christian Paradis has been married to Julie Roberge since June 2000 and is the father of three children.

Christian Paradis was first elected in the 2006 federal election and served as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources until January 4,2007, when he was appointed Secretary of State for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Rural Secretariat.

On June 25,2008, Christian Paradis was appointed Minister of Public Works and Government Services, retaining his position as Secretary of State for Agriculture until October that same year.

Christian Paradis served as representative of the riding of Megantic-L'Erable from 2006 to 2015.

Christian Paradis was appointed Secretary of State in charge of Agriculture on January 4,2007.

Christian Paradis notably inherited the dossier of the pork industry, plagued by difficulties due to numerous diseases affecting pig herds in Canada: his ministry takes support measures for producers by announcing financial assistance to producers over a period of 4 years.

Christian Paradis played a crucial role in preserving the Supply management system during the development of Canadian cheese regulations in 2007.

Christian Paradis became Minister of Public Works and Government Services replacing Michael Fortier on June 25,2008.

Christian Paradis became Quebec lieutenant and Minister responsible for the Montreal region in November 2008, replacing Lawrence Cannon.

Christian Paradis announced in March 2012, the lifting of restrictions on foreign ownership for smaller players in the wireless industry and in March 2013, he announced a new broadband wireless spectrum auction to enable access to new entrants and incumbents.

Christian Paradis was appointed Minister of International Development and La Francophonie on July 15,2013.