Degrees in Civil Law, Universit+® de Sherbrooke and Corporate Law, Universit+® Laval. Had a legal practice specializing in corporate law. Since 2006, Member of Parliament. Has served as: Minister of Natural Resources; Minister of Public Works and Government Services; Minister of State (Agriculture). 2011-13, Minister of Industry of Canada and Quebec Lieutenant. Since 2013, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie.