Jacques Gourde
- Born
- January 13, 1964 — Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage, Quebec
- Family
- Married to Chantal Beaudoin and has five children
- Education
- Diploma in farming management
- Career
- Producer and exporter of hay in Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage
- Political Experience
- First elected in the 2006 federal election
- Notable
- Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec.
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Jacques Gourde was a dairy farmer. He was reportedly a co-owner of a family farm, Ferme J.G. Gourde et Fils Inc., located in Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage, Quebec. His background in agriculture is a key part of his public profile.
Key Relationships & Connections
Jacques Gourde served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister from 2011 to 2013 under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This role placed him in a position of trust within the Conservative government at the time. He has also served as Parliamentary Secretary for other ministers, including the Minister of Public Services and Procurement.
Public Controversies
In 2011, Jacques Gourde faced criticism regarding his use of parliamentary mailing privileges. Reports indicated he sent out flyers, often called "ten-percenters," that were described by opposition parties and media as partisan attack ads. The controversy was part of a wider debate about the use of taxpayer-funded parliamentary resources for partisan messaging.
Where Jacques falls on key policy spectrums
Your Money
People & Society
How We're Governed
Land & Community
Jacques Gourde won with 33,312 votes (47.7%)
Total votes cast: 69,821
How does Jacques Gourde's voting record line up with your values?
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, really, thisis nothing but an illusion. A banker is supposed to be good with numbers, yet here is the Prime Minister's track record: every family will be spending an extra $1,000 on groceries in 2026, business capital investment has fallen for five consecutive quarters, and Canada has the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7. This record makes us the only G20
C‑15 There is a great responsibility at stake right now, Minister. This is 2026. We are not in the 1800s. Back then, the territory was less densely populated than it is today. We live in a democracy. Billhas been introduced, which strips producers of any right of redress in the event of expropriation. They can do nothing about it. The government can send them a three-month eviction notice,
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Minister, I would like to believe that your government cares about agriculture and considers it as a priority. You have announced a $1 billion strategy which simply amounts to allowing Farm Credit Canada to lend more money to farmers and processors. I did say “lend”, not “give”. So they will have to pay the money back. They will bear the burden of that loan. I'm going to
I shall continue, Minister. It will be simpler that way. You said that you were working very closely with the Union des producteurs agricoles, or UPA, and with Mr. Martin Caron. You spoke about this before the Standing Committee on Finance on June 1. However, Quebec's UPA is opposed to Alto. It announced this with great fanfare. Yet your government is in favour of Alto. Where is this great
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Food security means respecting those who produce our food, and there aren't that many of them left in Canada. The number of people who want to enter this profession in the future is still falling. Being a landowner entails enormous responsibilities. However, we never imagine that our land might be taken away from us or split in two. Having your land split in two or having
Minister, will you be monitoring the process closely? When the time comes for expropriations, will your name and signature appear at the bottom of the expropriation letters?
Asterix Mr. Speaker, delays in the delivery of support ships for the Canadian Navy have been growing longer for years. Meanwhile, the Liberals are threatening to end the lease agreement for the MV, which is in perfect condition. Asterix Does the Liberal government intend to renew the lease or purchase the MV?
Thank you, Ms. Cloutier. I think Canadians are fed up with always having to wait for the government to roll out rehashed programs—no pun intended. They'd like to have some food security, but the government is leaving that up to Farm Credit Canada and hoping something will happen. Basically, it's washing its hands of the matter. You mentioned that the associations you represent and all of your