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.
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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
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Jacques Gourde won with 33,312 votes (47.7%)
Total votes cast: 69,821
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According to Air Canada, what is the acceptable minimum in terms of proficiency in both official languages, but especially French, for a public-facing employee? Bonjour, comment ça va? Do they need to be able to say, “” Do they need a little more than that?
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A total of 25,000 to 30,000 hours a year and a total of 39,000 employees equates to about 45 minutes of courses per year per employee. That may not be how the calculation is done, but that's the reality. You can elaborate on that.
Air Canada has 39,000 employees. Thank you very much. Is it possible to know how many hours per year the French education program entails?
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