François Paradis
Canadian politician (born 1957)
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Joseph Louis François Paradis (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa paʁadi]; born March 26, 1957) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in a byelection on October 20, 2014.[2] He represents the electoral district of Lévis as a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ).[2] After the 2018 Quebec general election Paradis was elected President of the National Assembly of Quebec.
Preceded byJacques Chagnon
Succeeded byNathalie Roy
Preceded byChristian Dubé
Succeeded byBernard Drainville
François Paradis | |
|---|---|
Paradis in 2015 | |
| 46th President of the National Assembly | |
| In office November 26, 2018 – November 28, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jacques Chagnon |
| Succeeded by | Nathalie Roy |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Lévis | |
| In office October 20, 2014 – August 28, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Christian Dubé |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Drainville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Louis François Paradis March 26, 1957 Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada |
| Party | Coalition Avenir Québec |
| Spouse |
Anne Gingras (m. 1994) |
| Profession | Television journalist |
Prior to his election to the legislature, Paradis worked for TVA, where he was a host of Café show, L'enfer ou le Paradis, Première ligne and TVA en direct.com.[3]