Pierre Breton

Canadian Liberal politician

This article is about the Canadian politician. For the Canadian numismatist, see Pierre-Napoléon Breton.

Pierre Breton

Member of Parliament
for Shefford
In office
October 19, 2015 – September 11, 2019
Preceded by| Réjean Genest
Succeeded by| Andréanne Larouche
Personal details
Born|  (1966-10-03) October 3, 1966 (age 55)
Granby, Quebec
Political party| Liberal
Alma mater| Université du Québec à Montréal

Pierre Breton (born October 3, 1966) is a Canadian Liberal politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral district of Shefford during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1] He was defeated in the 2019 Canadian federal election.

Breton was born in Granby, Quebec, and attended the Université du Québec à Montréal, earning a degree in business administration. He worked for a number of companies, including Bombardier and Viasystems Canada. From 2003 until his election to Parliament, he was a business partner in the human resources department for the Société des alcools du Québec.[2]

He began his involvement in politics by volunteering on the campaigns of Jean Lapierre, the Liberal MP for Shefford from 1979 to 1993. In 2005, he was elected as an independent to the city council of Granby, and held that position until his election to the House of Commons.[3]

## Electoral record[edit]

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2019 Canadian federal election: Shefford

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures
| Bloc Québécois | Andréanne Larouche | 23,503 | 38.58 | +16.36 | $6,576.43
| Liberal | Pierre Breton | 22,605 | 37.11 | -1.85 | none listed
| Conservative | Nathalie Clermont | 7,495 | 12.30 | -0.47 | $32,903.14
| New Democratic | Raymonde Plamondon | 3,705 | 6.08 | -17.59 | none listed
| Green | Katherine Turgeon | 2,814 | 4.62 | +2.25 | none listed
| People's | Mariam Sabbagh | 497 | 0.82 |  | $0.00
| Indépendence du Québec | Darlène Daviault | 294 | 0.48 |  | $0.00
Total valid votes/expense limit  | 60,913 | 97.89
Total rejected ballots  | 1,313 | 2.11 | -0.05
Turnout  | 62,226 | 68.28 | +0.26
Eligible voters  | 91,138
| Bloc Québécois gain from Liberal | Swing | +9.11
Source: Elections Canada[4][5]
2015 Canadian federal election

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures
| Liberal | Pierre Breton | 22,957 | 38.96 | +29.96 | -
| New Democratic | Claire Mailhot | 13,945 | 23.67 | -27.42 | -
| Bloc Québécois | Jocelyn Beaudoin | 13,092 | 22.22 | -1.15 | -
| Conservative | Sylvie Fontaine | 7,529 | 12.77 | -1.88 | -
| Green | Simon McMillan | 1,397 | 2.37 | +0.48 | -
Total valid votes/Expense limit  | 58,920 | 100.0  |  | $228,103.99
Total rejected ballots  | 1,299 | - | -
Turnout  | 60,219 | - | -
Eligible voters  | 88,355
Source: Elections Canada[6][7]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Election results: Liberals break through in Eastern Townships". Pat Hickey. Montreal Gazette. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
2. ^ Pierre Breton Biography, Liberal.ca.
3. ^ Pierre Breton Biography, Liberal.ca.
4. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
5. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
6. ^ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Shefford, 30 September 2015
7. ^ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates

*   * Pierre Breton – Parliament of Canada biography

## External links[edit]

* Official Website

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