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Liberal

Jean-Yves Duclos

LiberalQuébec CentreQuebec
997Votes Cast
20Speeches
2Bills Sponsored
Background
Born
1965
Education
Undergraduate degree in economics, University of Alberta; graduate and doctoral studies in economics, London School of Economics
Career
Headed the economics department at Université Laval; president-elect of the Canadian Economics Association
Political Experience
MP for Québec Centre since 2015; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (2015-2019); President of the Treasury Board (2019-2021); Minister of Health (2021-2023); Minister of Public Services and Procurement (2023-2025)
Notable
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2014; elected chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in the 45th Canadian Parliament in 2025.
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HealthcareImmigrationIndigenous PeoplesIdentity & Human RightsEducation & ChildcareDrug Policy

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National Security & DefencePolitical & Electoral ReformCrime & Public SafetyFirearms

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Environment, Climate & ResourcesHousing & Cost of LivingRural Communities & Culture
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Recent Activity
Mar 26, 2026
DebateTax Filing

Mr. Speaker, filing a tax return is essential for receiving benefits such as the new Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which can provide up to $900 for a single individual and up to $2,000 for a family of four this year. This new benefit will support 12 million low- and modest-income individuals to offset increased expenses related to food inflation. I want to say a big thank you to the [more]

Mar 12, 2026
DebateAn Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to hear that the member points to the fact that we need to double our exports to non-U.S. destinations in the next few years. He also knows that Canada has what the world needs in that context. leader PM I am surprised, however, to hear hissay that theneeds to stay at home; that if he were the PM, he would stay at home; that we should not travel to meet global [more]

Mar 12, 2026
DebateAn Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Madam Speaker, I was very interested to listen to our colleague's speech and also to compare it to what we heard yesterday on the topic of Indonesia, when we heard some Conservative voices saying that we were spending or wasting too much of members' time talking about trade. Does the member believe we are spending too much time in the House investing in trade relationships and building a [more]

Mar 12, 2026
DebateAn Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, I feel good about two things that my colleague mentioned in his remarks. The first is that we are once again debating a free trade agreement that is excellent for jobs across Canada, including in Quebec. The second is that the Canadian government and theare successfully working on economic security and national security. He rightly mentioned the aerospace industry. Is [more]

Mar 11, 2026
DebateCanada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act

Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, over the past few years, I have had little opportunity to observe my colleague's work at the committee. However, listening to him, it is clear that he has worked very hard and very effectively for the people in his riding. I am very pleased to hear him talk about the solid benefits of this agreement for farmers, including those in his riding. I would like to ask him [more]

Mar 11, 2026
DebateNo. 094

C-8 Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in relation to Bill, an act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with [more]