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Québec
Sonia LeBel
Minister of Justice
Minister responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie
Minister responsible for the Status of Women
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A lawyer by profession, Sonia LeBel has made a noteworthy appearance as chief prosecutor at the Charbonneau Commission, where she became known to the general public for her rigor and fighting spirit, but also for her sense of humor. The fight against collusion and corruption is an important cause for her.
A law graduate from the University of Montreal, Sonia worked for more than 20 years with the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP), where she specialized in criminal law and drug-related offenses and organized crime. She has been a member of the Offenses Committee of the Montreal Bar for fifteen years.
Sonia LeBel joined the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) in 2017 as assistant executive director of the cabinet of François Legault. She was elected as Member for Champlain in the general election held on October 1, 2018 and was appointed Justice Minister in the Legault Cabinet on October 18th as well as Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
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