Claude-André Lachance

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Claude-André Lachance (born April 5, 1954) is a former Canadian politician and was the youngest person, at age 20, to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was first elected as a Liberal candidate in the 1974 federal election in the Montreal riding of Rosemont. He was re-elected in the 1979 and 1980 elections. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (1979) and Minister of State (Trade) (1980-1981).

He earned a Civil Law degree from McGill University, followed by a master's degree in Public Law from University of Ottawa. He was admitted to the Québec Bar in 1977.

He is currently Government Affairs Director for Dow Canada.

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Parliament of Canada
Preceded by
Georges-C. Lachance
Member of Parliament from Lafontaine
19741979
Succeeded by
Electoral district changed name in 1975 to Lafontaine—Rosemont and electoral district was abolished in 1976.
Preceded by
Electoral district was created in 1976.
Member of Parliament from Rosemont
19791984
Succeeded by
Suzanne Blais-Grenier