Dominic LeBlanc

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Dominic LeBlanc born?December 14, 1967
2. What is the constituency?Beauséjour
3. What is the political party?Liberal Party of Canada
4. Who is Dominic LeBlanc?He is a Canadian politician who has served as a Member of Parliament for Beauséjour since 2000. He has held many important government jobs and is known for helping solve difficult problems. He is respected by many leaders for his steady work.
5. What jobs has Dominic LeBlanc had in the Canadian government?He has been the Government in the House of Commons, Fisheries, Oceans and the Coast Guard, Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the King's Privy Council, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Public Safety and Democratic Institutions. He has also worked on many other important tasks.

Cabinet Portfolio: A specific area of governmental responsibility assigned to a minister, such as Finance or Health.
Intergovernmental Affairs: The branch of government focused on coordinating policies and programs between federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
Cross-factional Credibility: The ability to gain trust and respect from individuals across different political parties or groups.