Dominique Vien
- Born
- February 10, 1967 — Lévis, Quebec
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Université Laval, 1992; Studied training, animation and leadership, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 2001
- Career
- Journalist, anchor and host at a radio station in Lac-Etchemin (1992-2003); journalist and news anchor at Radio-Canada's CBV-FM in Quebec City (1999-2001); communications advisor for the Desjardins Group (2007-2008); director general for Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality administration (2018-2021)
- Political Experience
- Quebec Liberal Party Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Bellechasse (2003-2007, 2008-2014); Minister for Government Services (2008); Minister Delegate for social services (2010); tourism minister (2014-2016); labour minister and the government's deputy house leader (2016-2018); Conservative Member of Parliament for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis (2021-present)
- Notable
- Served as parliamentary secretary for the Minister of Culture and Communications; issued an open letter to urge Jean Charest to enter the 2022 Conservative leadership contest; released a video statement reaffirming her commitment to the Conservative party in late 2025.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Dominique Vien had a long career in Quebec provincial politics. She was first elected as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for the Quebec Liberal Party in 2003 and served until 2018, holding several cabinet positions over the years. Prior to her political career, she worked as a radio and television journalist for networks including TVA and Radio-Canada.
Key Relationships & Connections
During her time in provincial politics, Dominique Vien served as a cabinet minister in the governments of two former Quebec Premiers, Jean Charest and Philippe Couillard. Her roles included Minister of Government Services, Minister of Labour, and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, indicating a significant working relationship with these provincial leaders.
Public Controversies
In 2018, while serving as Quebec's Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Dominique Vien faced criticism for comments she made about the niqab and burka. She reportedly stated that women who wear these face coverings are "submissive" and that it was not a free choice. Her remarks were criticized by opposition parties and civil liberties groups as being inappropriate and stigmatizing.
Where Dominique falls on key policy spectrums
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Dominique Vien won with 32,097 votes (49.1%)
Total votes cast: 65,398
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Mr. Speaker, this government's housing and inflation crisis is tearing families apart. Rents have jumped 3.6% in one year. Since 2021, there has been a 31% increase. Today, food insecurity is so severe that some Canadians have to spend 120% of their income just to put food on the table or pay for housing. When is this Liberal government going to put an end to its costly, out-of-control budgets
S-242, An Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence moved that Bill, be read the first time. She said: Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House to introduce Bill S-242, an act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence, also known as Georgina's Law. This is an initiative by our colleague Senator Fabian Manning,
Mr. Speaker, food insecurity is a very real problem. In my region of Chaudière–Appalaches, demand is skyrocketing. One food aid organization has seen a 66% surge in visitors in just three years. The situation is so critical that some organizations will soon have to tighten up their eligibility criteria and, unfortunately, turn away families and requests for help. As we know, the increase in
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, while Quebeckers are cutting back on their groceries to make ends meet, we found out that thespent a cool $524,000 on food aboard his plane. How can the Prime Minister still look Canadians in the eye and talk to them about inflation when he spends the equivalent of several years of a family's wages on a single flight, while adding to their grocery bills with his fuel
Mr. Speaker, the truth is that the Liberal government is collecting record taxes on gas and profiting from oil revenues. However, rather than easing the pressure on Canadians' wallets, that money seems to be disappearing into the pockets of Liberal insiders. Prime Minister When will thestop treating the national budget like a credit card with no limit?