A lawyer by profession, Sonia LeBel was acclaimed for her role as chief prosecutor of the Charbonneau Commission, where she became known to the public at large for her thoroughness and fighting spirit, but also for her sense of humour. She places great importance on the fight against collusion and corruption.

Having earned a law degree from the Université de Montréal, Sonia worked for over twenty years for the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP), where she specialized in criminal law, drug-related offences and organized crime. She was also a member of the illegal practice of law committee of the Barreau de Montréal for fifteen years.

Sonia LeBel entered politics in 2017, when she became deputy chief of staff for François Legault. In October 2018, she was elected MNA for the Champlain district under the banner of the Coalition Avenir Québec, and was appointed Minister of Justice, Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie and for the Status of Women. In June 2020, Ms. LeBel was appointed Chair of the Conseil du Trésor and Minister Responsible for Government Administration, while remaining Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie and Minister Responsible for Democratic Institutions, Electoral Reform and Access to Information.

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