Pierre Paul-Hus
- Education
- Graduate of political science at Laval University; Canadian Army Command and Staff College in Kingston, Ontario; Ecole Militaire in Paris
- Career
- Owner of PRESTIGE Media Group; Vice president of Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada for 11 years; Military officer (Reserve)
- Political Experience
- Finished third for the Conservative Party in Louis-Hébert in 2011; Elected to Parliament in 2015 for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles; Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Public safety and Emergency preparedness; Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security; Vice-Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Association
- Notable
- Served in the Régiment de la Chaudière; Conducted operational missions in Goose Bay, Labrador and Cyprus; Retired from military in 2009 at the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Pierre Paul-Hus had a career in the private sector and the military. He served for 22 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In his business career, he was the owner of the security firm PREM-Garda. He also served as vice-president of the Quebec Garrison Club and was involved with the Quebec Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a prominent Quebec MP for the Conservative Party, Pierre Paul-Hus has held several key roles within the party's caucus and shadow cabinet under leaders like Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, and Pierre Poilievre. He has served as the Quebec political lieutenant for the party, a role that involves organizing and representing the party's interests in the province. This position places him in close working relationships with the party leader and other Quebec MPs.
Public Controversies
In 2017, Pierre Paul-Hus faced public criticism after a photo surfaced showing him with members of a far-right group called La Meute. The photo was reportedly taken during a public consultation event. Paul-Hus stated that he did not know the individuals or their affiliation and that he frequently poses for photos with members of the public. He said he denounced any form of intolerance and extremism.
Where Pierre falls on key policy spectrums
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Pierre Paul-Hus won with 27,698 votes (42.4%)
Total votes cast: 65,266
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