Stéphane Bergeron (born January 28, 1965, in

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) is a

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politician. He served as a

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member of the

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from 2019 to 2025 and previously served in that office from 1993 to 2005. He served as a

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member of the

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from 2005 to 2018. He did not seek re-election in 2025.

Education and early career

Bergeron has a bachelor's degree in political science from the

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and a master's degree in the same domain from the

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. Bergeron has been a political adviser and a teaching assistant at Laval in the department of political science. Bergeron also served in the

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as a naval Cadet Instructor Cadre officer from 1984 to 1993.

Political career

Bergeron was a member of the Bloc Québécois in the House of Commons, representing the riding of Verchères—Les Patriotes from 2000 to November 9, 2005, and Verchères from 1993 to 2000. Bergeron held many positions as a Member of Parliament including

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of the Bloc and critic of Parliamentary Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council,

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, Industry, Science, Research, and Development, International Trade and Asia-Pacific. He resigned his federal seat and won a provincial

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on December 12, 2005, under the

(PQ) banner. He became the member for Verchères of the

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succeeding former Quebec Premier

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in that riding. He was re-elected in the 2007 provincial election. He was named the PQ's critic in parks and environment but was later promoted to the portfolios of families and seniors. From 2021 to 2025 he served as the critic of foreign affairs and international development, international cooperation, Canada-China relations in the Bloc Québécois Shadow Cabinet.

Electoral record

Federal

Provincial

2014 results reference: * Coalition Avenir Québec change is from the Action démocratique. 2012 results reference: , -Chou. , - , -

References

External links

How'd They Vote?: Stéphane Bergeron's voting history and quotes

Stéphane Bergeron's Official Website
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