Catherine Fournier
Catherine Fournier (born 7 April 1992) is a Canadian politician. She was mayor of Longueuil on November 7, 2021. She is the third female mayor in the city's history.
Catherine Fournier | |
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Catherine Fournier in 2018 | |
| Mayor of Longueuil | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Sylvie Parent |
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Marie-Victorin | |
| In office December 5, 2016 – November 7, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Drainville |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1992
(aged 33) Sainte-Julie, Quebec |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Independent (2019–2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Parti Québécois (before 2019) |
She was previously member of the National Assembly of Quebec, elected on December 5, 2016.[2] Fournier was the youngest member of the National Assembly, and the youngest woman ever elected to that body.[3]
References
- ↑ "Cérémonie de prestation de serment des nouvelles élues et nouveaux élus de Longueuil".
- ↑ "PQ wins two of four by-elections; status quo remains". CTV Montreal, December 5, 2016.
- ↑ "PQ wins 2 byelections, keeps Pierre Karl Péladeau's seat | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved Mar 19, 2019.