Marc Lemay

Marc Lemay (born April 4, 1951) is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abitibi—Témiscamingue from 2004 to 2011. He is a member of the Bloc Québécois (BQ).

Marc Lemay
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Abitibi—Témiscamingue
In office
June 28, 2004  May 1, 2011
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byChristine Moore
Personal details
Born (1951-04-04) April 4, 1951
Amos, Quebec, Canada
Political partyBloc Québécois
ResidenceRouyn-Noranda, Quebec
ProfessionLawyer

Biography

Lemay was born in Amos, Quebec. A lawyer by occupation, he was first elected to the House of Commons in the 2004 federal election as the Bloc Québécois candidate in the newly-established riding of Abitibi—Témiscamingue. He defeated sitting MP Gilbert Barrette, the Liberal candidate, by nearly 12,000 votes. As a parliamentarian, Lemay was the Bloc's critic for Indian Affairs and Northern Development. He was defeated in the 2011 federal election by Christine Moore of the New Democratic Party (NDP).

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