Norman MacMillan (politician)
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| Chief whip of the Government | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Riding | Papineau (1989-present) |
| In office since | May 29, 1989 |
| Preceded by | Mark Assad |
| Born | December 14, 1947 Buckingham, Quebec |
| Political party |
Quebec Liberal Party |
| Profession(s) | businessman, insurance agent |
| Spouse | Marie-Laure Chenier |
Normand MacMillan (born December 14, 1947 in Buckingham, Quebec) is a Quebec politician, businessman and insurance agent. He is the current MNA for the riding of Papineau in the Outaouais region. He represents the Quebec Liberal Party for that riding since 1989 and the government's Chief Whip since 2005 and a former President of the Caucus Chair from 2003 to 2005.
Prior to his political career, MacMillan worked as an insurance agent between 1969 and 1972. He was also the owner of a hotel from 1972 to 1983 and the co-owner of Nord MacMillan Inc. in 2003 which operates the same hotel business. He was also the Chair of the Economic Development Committee for the region and also a city councillor for the former city of Buckingham in the 1980's.
In addition, of being involved in the economic development of the Buckingham and La Lievre region, MacMillan was also involved in the community as he is a member of the Knights of Columbus Buckingham Division since 1968 and the member of the Lions Club since 1973. He also founded a Junior A hockey club, les Castors de Buckingham, in 1973.
MacMillan entered provincial politics as he was elected MNA for Papineau in a by-election in 1989 although he was a member of the Liberal Party since 1980. Since then he was re-elected in 1994, 1998, 2003 and 2007. After being briefly the president of the government's caucus, he was named the government's chief whip in 2005. He never held a Minister's portfolio during his 18-year career, nor was he a Parliamentary Secretary for any Ministers.
On December 7, 2007, MacMillan was diagnosed with prostate cancer after multiple tests and received treatment during the first quarter of 2008. He told that are no plans to retire from politics. [1]
MacMillan is married and has two children.
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| Preceded by Yvon Vallieres |
Chief Whip of the Quebec Liberal Party 2005–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| National Assembly of Quebec | ||
| Preceded by Mark Assad |
MNA for Papineau 1989–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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