Robert Bertrand

Robert Bertrand
Member of House of Commons
In office
October 25, 1993 – June 27, 2004
Preceded byBarry Moore
Succeeded byDavid Smith
ConstituencyPontiac—Gatineau—Labelle
Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence
In office
July 16, 1998 – August 31, 2000
Preceded byJohn Richardson
Succeeded byHector Clouthier
Personal details
BornApril 4, 1953
Fort-Coulonge, Quebec, Canada
DiedMay 17, 2022 (aged 69)
Shawville, Quebec, Canada
Political partyLiberal

Robert "Bob" Bertrand (April 4, 1953 – May 17, 2022) was a Canadian politician. He was born in Fort-Coulonge, Quebec.

Bertrand was a federal member of Parliament for the riding of Pontiac—Gatineau—Labelle. He ran and won in the 1993, 1997 and 2000 Canadian federal elections with significant majorities under the banner of the Liberal Party of Canada. Although considered a backbencher, he was very active in Parliament, participating in several standing committees including primarily National Defence and Veterans Affairs; working to study and improve the poor quality of life for members of the Canadian Forces and their families. He also served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Defence from 1998 to 2000.