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VALCOURT, The Hon. Bernard, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., DHC
Picture of VALCOURT, The Hon. Bernard, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., DHC
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Current Member of The House of Commons - Madawaska--Restigouche, New Brunswick
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1952.02.18
Place of Birth: St-Quentin, New Brunswick, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer, notary
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 4119 Days (11 years, 3 months, 10 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Madawaska--Restigouche, New Brunswick Conservative 2011.05.02 Elected
Madawaska--Victoria, New Brunswick Progressive Conservative 1993.10.25 Defeated
Madawaska--Victoria, New Brunswick Progressive Conservative 1988.11.21 Elected
Madawaska--Victoria, New Brunswick Progressive Conservative 1984.09.04 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Conservative 2011.05.02 -
Progressive Conservative 1984.09.04 - 1993.10

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 2013.02.22 -
Associate Minister 2012.07.04 - 2013.02.21
Associate Minister of National Defence 2012.07.04 - 2013.02.21
Minister of Employment and Immigration Minister Designate of Human Resources and Labour 1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03
Minister of Labour 1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03
Minister of National Health and Welfare (Acting) 1993.06.18 - 1993.06.24
Minister of Employment and Immigration 1991.04.21 - 1993.06.24
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans 1990.02.23 - 1991.04.20
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Resignation. Pleaded guilty to a drinking and driving offence. 1989.01.30 - 1989.07.04

Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) 2011.05.18 - 2013.02.21
Minister of State (La Francophonie) 2011.05.18 - 2013.02.21
Minister of State (Indian Affairs and Northern Development) 1987.08.27 - 1989.01.29
Minister of State (Small Businesses and Tourism) 1986.06.30 - 1989.01.29

Regional Minister

RegionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
New Brunswick 1993.06.25 - 1993.11

Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue 1985.11.25 - 1986.06.29
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State for Science and Technology 1984.11.01 - 1985.11.24

^ Committees - House of Commons
Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee on Bill C-67 and Bill C-68 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee G on Bill C-55 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-255 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-49 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-59 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-62 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-65 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-79 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-80 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-82 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-86 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Miscellaneous Estimates 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)


^ Committees - Cabinet
Vice-Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Economic and Trade Policy 1991.04.21 - 1993.01.03

Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Social Affairs 2013.02.22 -
Treasury Board 2011.05.18 -
Foreign Affairs and Defence 2011.05.18 - 2013.02.21
Economic and Environmental Policy 1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03
Social Policy 1993.06.25 - 1993.11.03
Human Resources, Social and Legal Affairs 1991.04.21 - 1993.01.03
Canadian Unity and Constitutional Negotiations 1991.04.21 - 1993.01.03
Security and Intelligence 1991.04.21 - 1993.06.24
Foreign and Defence Policy 1991.04.21 - 1993.06.24
Operations 1991.04.21 - 1993.11.03
Environment 1990.03.20 - 1991.04.20
Trade Executive Committee 1990.03.20 - 1991.04.20
Special Committee of Council 1989.01.30 - 1990.03.19
Economic Policy 1989.01.30 - 1991.04.20
Expenditure Review 1989.01.30 - 1993.01.03
Communications 1989.01.30 - 1993.01.03
Priorities and Planning 1989.01.30 - 1993.06.24
Social Development 1988.04.20 - 1989.01.29
Legislation and House Planning 1988.04.20 - 1989.01.29
Privatization, Regulatory Affairs and Operations 1986.09.15 - 1989.01.29
Government Operations 1986.07.04 - 1986.09.14
Treasury Board 1986.07.04 - 1988.04.19
Economic and Regional Development 1986.07.04 - 1989.01.29


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