Marie Claude Bibeau
About Marie Claude Bibeau
Marie Claude Bibeau serves as the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food for Canada since 2019 and has been a Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead since 2015. Her previous roles include Minister of International Development and Minister of La Francophonie.
Work at Government of Canada
Marie Claude Bibeau has held multiple positions within the Government of Canada. She has served as Ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire du Canada since 2019. Prior to this role, she was Ministre de la Francophonie du Canada from 2015 to 2018 and Ministre du Développement international du Canada from 2015 to 2019. Her tenure in these ministerial roles reflects her involvement in various sectors of Canadian governance.
Current Role in Agriculture
As Ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire du Canada, Marie Claude Bibeau oversees policies and initiatives related to agriculture and food production in Canada. This role involves working with stakeholders in the agricultural sector to promote sustainable practices and enhance food security across the nation.
Previous Experience in Sherbrooke
Before her current ministerial role, Marie Claude Bibeau served as Directrice générale at the Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she was Directrice de l'accréditation for the Jeux d'été du Canada Sherbrooke 2013, contributing to the organization of this significant sporting event.
Education and Expertise
Marie Claude Bibeau studied at Université de Sherbrooke, where she earned a Baccalauréat in Économie and a Diplôme de 2ième cycle in Gestion de l'Environnement. Her educational background provides her with a foundation in economic principles and environmental management, which informs her work in public service.
Political Involvement
Marie Claude Bibeau has been a member of the Liberal Party of Canada since 2015, serving as Députée fédérale de Compton-Stanstead. Her political career spans nearly a decade, during which she has represented her constituents in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and engaged in various legislative initiatives.