- Born
- May 3, 1970
- Education
- Bachelor of Social Science from the Université de Moncton
- Career
- Village administrator of Cap-Pelé
- Political Experience
- Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 2004 to 2018, representing the ridings of Shediac-Cap-Pelé and Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé; Leader of the Opposition; Minister of Health; Appointed to the Senate of Canada on June 28, 2024
- Notable
- Chief administrative officer for the Town of Shediac in 2023
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Victor Boudreau was reportedly a chartered accountant and a partner in a consulting firm. He had a long career in New Brunswick provincial politics from 2004 to 2018, serving in several high-profile cabinet roles, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, and Minister of Business New Brunswick. After leaving provincial politics and prior to his Senate appointment, he served as the president of the Moncton Magic, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball League of Canada.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a long-serving cabinet minister in New Brunswick, Victor Boudreau was a key member of the Liberal governments under premiers Shawn Graham and Brian Gallant. He also briefly served as the interim leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party. He was appointed to the Senate in 2024 on the recommendation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Public Controversies
Victor Boudreau was a senior cabinet minister in the New Brunswick government that provided over $60 million in loan guarantees to the Atcon Group, a construction and manufacturing firm that later went bankrupt. A 2015 report from the province's Auditor General was highly critical of the government's decision, stating that proper analysis and due diligence were not performed. As a member of the cabinet committee that approved the financial aid, Boudreau faced significant public and political criticism for his role in the affair, which resulted in a major loss for taxpayers.