Hélène Scherrer
Hélène Chalifour-Scherrer, PC (born July 6, 1950) is a Canadian politician.
Scherrer was born in Quebec City, Quebec. From 2000 to 2004, she was a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons representing riding of Louis-Hébert, Quebec, as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. She has two children.
In December 2003, she was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage by the new prime minister, Paul Martin.[1] In the 2004 election, she was defeated by Roger Clavet of the Bloc Québécois,[2] and replaced as heritage minister by Liza Frulla a month later.
On August 18, 2004, it was announced that she was to become Paul Martin's principal secretary, replacing Francis Fox.[3] She held this post until the defeat of the Martin government in 2006. She ran again in that election, this time placing third behind Clavet and winner Luc Harvey.
References[edit]
- ^ "Keyes appointment positive, officials say". The Globe and Mail. 13 December 2003. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Bloc Québécois overwhelms opposition". The Globe and Mail. 29 June 2004. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Scherrer named to PMO". The Globe and Mail. 19 August 2004. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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