Carlos Leitão
Carlos Leitão | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Robert-Baldwin | |
| In office April 7, 2014 – August 28, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Pierre Marsan |
| Succeeded by | Brigitte Garceau |
| Quebec Minister of Finance | |
| In office April 23, 2014 – October 18, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Nicolas Marceau |
| Succeeded by | Éric Girard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 Peniche, Portugal |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Economist |
Carlos Leitão (born 1956) is a Canadian politician in Quebec who was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2014 election.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Originally from Portugal,[2] Leitão moved to Canada in 1975.[3] He is a alumnus of McGill University, graduating in 1979 with a bachelor of arts.[4]
Prior to Leitão's election to the legislature, he was the chief economist for Laurentian Bank Securities.[3]
Political career
[edit]Leitão represented the electoral district of Robert-Baldwin as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party until his retirement from politics at the 2022 Quebec general election.[5] He was appointed Quebec minister of Finance on April 23, 2014 by Philippe Couillard.[6]
Post-political life
[edit]In May 2023, Leitão was named to the Bank of Canada's board of directors.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Joncas, Hugo (April 7, 2014). "Carlos Leitao l'emporte dans Robert-Baldwin" [Carlos Leitao wins Robert-Baldwin]. Le Journal de Montréal (in French). Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Cipriano, Carlos (May 28, 2014). "Carlos Leitão: Um português nas finanças do Quebeque" [Carlos Leitão: From Portugal to Quebec's finances]. Público (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Van Praet, Nicolas (March 22, 2014). "Economist Carlos Leitao's political fight for Quebec Liberals is both business and personal". Financial Post. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Francoeur, Gary (June 4, 2014). "Quebec's new finance minister to table first budget". McGill Reporter. McGill University. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Carlos Leitao becomes latest Quebec Liberal to not seek re-election this fall". CBC News. June 4, 2022. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Philippe Couillard unveils new Liberal cabinet". CBC News. April 24, 2014 [April 23, 2014]. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ "Former Quebec finance minister Carlos Leitão appointed to Bank of Canada". The Globe and Mail. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Canadian Press. May 31, 2023. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
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