OTTAWA,
ON, Dec. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced that
the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for
Ottawa—Vanier, will serve as Chief Government Whip.
Mona Fortier previously served as
Deputy Government Whip. First elected in 2017, and re-elected
twice, she has held various Cabinet positions, including President
of the Treasury Board and Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and
Associate Minister of Finance. Before entering politics, she worked
as Chief Director of Communications and Market Development at
Collège La Cité and managed her own strategic
communications-consulting firm. Her community involvement has
earned her various recognitions, including a Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal.
As Chief Government Whip, Ms. Fortier will work as part of a
diverse team to deliver real, positive change for Canadians,
including making life more affordable, growing the economy, and
creating good middle-class jobs.
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"Mona Fortier is an experienced
leader with a keen understanding of the issues that matter most to
Canadians and the values that guide our work in their service. I
know she will continue to be a great asset in this new role, as we
work together to build a better Canada for everyone."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Fact
- Each recognized party in the Parliament of Canada has a whip. Among other duties, the
whips ensure that enough Members are in the chamber for debates and
votes, determine which committees Members will sit on, and assign
offices and seats in the House of Commons. Whips also work with
Members to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament, Members'
offices, and service to constituents.
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office
