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The Honourable Hélène Scherrer
The Honourable Hélène Chalifour-Scherrer, PC (Born July 6, 1950, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian politician.
As of October 1, 2004, she is the principal secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, and thus a senior aide to Prime Minister Paul Martin.
From 2000 to 2004, she was a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons representing riding of Louis-Hébert, Quebec, as a member of the the Liberal Party of Canada.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work. She has two children.
In December 2003, she was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage by the new prime minister, Paul Martin. In the 2004 election, she was defeated by Roger Clavet of the Bloc Québécois, and replaced as heritage minister by Liza Frulla a month later.
On August 18, 2004, it was announced that she was to become Paul Martin's principal secretary, replacing Francis Fox.
External link
- Department of Canadian Heritage Website - Profile of The Honourable Hélène Chalifour Scherrer (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/min/index_e.cfm)
| 27th Ministry - Government of Paul Martin | ||
| Cabinet Posts (1) | ||
| Preceded by: Sheila Copps | Minister of Canadian Heritage (2003-2004) | Succeeded by: Liza Frulla |
| Preceded by: Hélène Alaire, Bloc Québécois |
Members of Parliament from Louis-Hébert | Succeeded by: Roger Clavet, Bloc Québécois |