Diane Lebouthillier

Diane Lebouthillier  (born February 5, 1959) is a Canadian politician who has been the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard since July 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, Lebouthillier was elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election and represents Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Background
Lebouthillier's parents were born in the city of Gaspé, and they returned when she was four. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from the Université de Moncton. Prior to her career in politics, she was a local social worker, managing clients out of the CLSC (provincial community clinic) in Chandler. She worked with long-time Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Georges Mamelonet on social service issues in the region. She is a mother of three sons and has two grandsons.

Political career
Lebouthillier was elected in 2010 as the Prefect of Le Rocher-Percé Regional County Municipality.

Federal politics
Lebouthillier was elected in the riding of Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine during the 2015 federal election.

Minister of National Revenue
Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of National Revenue in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on November 4, 2015.

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard
Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on July 26, 2023.