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Michael Fortier | |
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 Michael Fortier in 2010 | |
| Minister of International Trade | |
| In office June 25, 2008 – October 29, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | David Emerson |
| Succeeded by | Stockwell Day |
| Minister of Public Works and Government Services | |
| In office February 6, 2006 – June 25, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Brison |
| Succeeded by | Christian Paradis |
| Senator from Quebec (Rougemont) | |
| In office February 27, 2006 – September 8, 2008 | |
| Appointed by | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Shirley Maheu |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne Fortin-Duplessis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1962 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Michelle Setlakwe |
| Profession | Financier, lawyer |
Michael M. Fortier, PC (born January 10, 1962) is a Canadian financier, lawyer and former politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Minister of Public Works and Government Services from 2006 to 2008, and Minister of International Trade in 2008 under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Fortier served in Cabinet of Canada while a Senator, which proved controversial. In 2008, he resigned from the Senate to run for a seat in the House of Commons in the 2008 election;[1] he placed second in riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.[2]
- ^ Fortier resigns from Senate to run for Tories; www.cbc.ca, September 8, 2008.
- ^ www.conservative.ca.