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OUELLET, The Hon. André, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.L.
Picture of OUELLET, The Hon. André, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.L.
Photographer:
Andy Shott, House of Commons photographer
© House of Commons 1994
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1939.04.06
Place of Birth: St-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Lawyer
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 10468 Days (28 years, 7 months, 28 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Papineau--Saint-Michel, Quebec Resignation. To make room for new members within the Cabinet. Appointed Chairman of the Canada Post Corporation, January 25, 1996. Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Papineau--Saint-Michel, Quebec Liberal 1988.11.21 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1984.09.04 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1980.02.18 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1979.05.22 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1974.07.08 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1972.10.30 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1968.06.25 Elected
Papineau, Quebec Liberal 1967.05.29
(By-Election) 		Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1967.05.29 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Resignation. To make room for new members within the Cabinet. Appointed Chairman of the Canada Post Corporation, January 25, 1996. 1995.05.13 - 1996.01.24
Minister responsible for La Francophonie 1995.05.13 - 1996.01.24
Minister responsible for La Francophonie 1993.11.04 - 1995.05.12
Secretary of State for External Affairs 1993.11.04 - 1995.05.12
Minister of Labour 1984.06.30 - 1984.09.16
President of the Privy Council 1984.06.30 - 1984.09.16
Minister of Labour 1983.08.12 - 1984.06.29
Postmaster General 1980.03.03 - 1981.10.15
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs 1980.03.03 - 1983.08.11
Minister of Public Works 1978.11.24 - 1979.06.03
Minister of Labour (Acting) 1978.09.08 - 1978.11.23
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Resignaton. Following comments made on the acquittal by Mr. Justice Mackay, of the sugar companies accused of forming cartels and combines, Mr. Justice Mackay cited him for contempt of Court. He was found guilty of that charge by Associate Chief Justice Hugessen. He immediately appealed the decision and resigned because he didn't want his appeal to be heard in an atmosphere of political partisanship. 1974.08.08 - 1976.03.15
Postmaster General 1972.11.27 - 1974.08.07

Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of State for Economic and Regional Development 1984.06.30 - 1984.09.01
Minister of State for Urban Affairs 1976.11.03 - 1979.03.31

Regional Minister

RegionTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Quebec 1993.11 - 1996.01.24

Parliamentary Secretary

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Health and Welfare 1971.08.13 - 1972.09.01
Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for External Affairs 1970.10.01 - 1971.08.12

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons 1984.06.30 - 1984.07.09

House Leader

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal Party House Leader 1984.06.30 - 1984.07.09

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Constitution 1993 - 1993
Federal Provincial Relations 1990.09 - 1993
External Affairs 1988.01.22 - 1990.09
Transport 1984.10 - 1988.12.21

^ Committees - House of Commons
Vice-Chair

CommitteeSession
Special Committee on the Reform of the House of Commons 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)

Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee on Bill C-21 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-52 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-59 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-75 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-81 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-91 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Special Committee on Election Expenses 28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
Special Committee to Study the Proposed Companion Resolution to the Meech Lake Accord 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Committee on External Affairs and International Trade 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Standing Committee on External Affairs and National Defence 28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 1st Session (1968.09.12 - 1969.10.22)
Standing Committee on Health, Welfare and Social Affairs 28th Parl., 4th Session (1972.02.17 - 1972.09.01)
Standing Committee on Housing, Urban Development and Public Works 27th Parl., 2nd Session (1967.05.08 - 1968.04.23)
27th Parl., 1st Session (1966.01.18 - 1967.05.08)
Standing Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Development 27th Parl., 2nd Session (1967.05.08 - 1968.04.23)
27th Parl., 1st Session (1966.01.18 - 1967.05.08)
Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
28th Parl., 4th Session (1972.02.17 - 1972.09.01)
28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
Standing Committee on Miscellaneous Estimates 30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on National Resources and Public Works 31st Parl., 1st Session (1979.10.09 - 1979.12.14)
Standing Committee on Procedure and Organization 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
30th Parl., 2nd Session (1976.10.12 - 1977.10.17)
30th Parl., 1st Session (1974.09.30 - 1976.10.12)
Standing Committee on Transport 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)
Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs 28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
Subcommittee on Private Members' Business of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)


^ Committees - Joint
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Joint Committee on a Renewed Canada 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Special Joint Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord 33rd Parl., 2nd Session (1986.09.30 - 1988.10.01)
Special Joint Committee on the Constitution of Canada 28th Parl., 4th Session (1972.02.17 - 1972.09.01)
28th Parl., 3rd Session (1970.10.08 - 1972.02.16)
28th Parl., 2nd Session (1969.10.23 - 1970.10.07)
Special Joint Committee on the Process for Amending the Constitution of Canada 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Joint Committee on Regulations and other Statutory Instruments 33rd Parl., 1st Session (1984.11.05 - 1986.08.28)

^ Committees - Cabinet
Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Economic Development Policy 1993.12.10 - 1996.01

Vice-Chair

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Labour Relations 1980.07.10 - 1983.09.13

Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Labour Relations 1983.09.14 - 1984.09.16
Economic and Regional Development 1982.01.25 - 1984.09.16
Economic Development 1980.07.10 - 1982.01.24
Government Operations 1980.07.10 - 1984.09.16
Communications 1980.07.10 - 1984.09.16
Treasury Board 1980.07.10 - 1984.09.16


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