Drainville transitioned to provincial politics in the 2007 Quebec general election, where he was elected as a Parti Québécois (PQ) member for the Marie-Victorin riding in Longueuil. He served as the party’s Health Critic and was re-elected in both the 2008 and 2012 elections. On September 19, 2012, he was appointed Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship in the Pauline Marois government.
Before holding elected office, Drainville was involved in student and parliamentary affairs. From 1985 to 1986, he was active in the Canadian Federation of Students in Ontario. He also participated in the Parliamentary Internship Program at the House of Commons from 1987 to 1988, gaining firsthand experience in Canadian federal politics.
Bernard Drainville is widely recognized as a versatile figure who has excelled in journalism, broadcasting, and politics. Over the years, he has taken on multiple roles, including reporter, anchor, interviewer, bureau chief, and political correspondent. His work has not only shaped public discourse but also garnered him numerous accolades, positioning him as a prominent voice in Canadian public life.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 6 Jun, 1963 |
| Age: | 56 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist Television presenter Politician |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | La Visitation-de-l'Île-Dupas |
| Education: | London School of Economics and Political Science University of Ottawa |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian politician |
