Jean-Yves Duclos
Liberal · Québec Centre, QC
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Biography
Jean-Yves Duclos is a Canadian economist and politician who has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Québec Centre since 2015. A member of the Liberal Party, Duclos previously served as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development from 2015 to 2019, President of the Treasury Board from 2019 to 2021, Minister of Health from 2021 to 2023, and Minister of Public Services and Procurement from 2023 to 2025. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1965-06-13, Quebec Cityencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- economist, politician, professor of economics, university teacherencyclopedia
Electoral history
Québec Centre
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialJean-Yves Duclos27,880Simon BérubéRunner-up · Bloc Québécois20,203Difference 7,677 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Québec
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaJean-Yves Duclos18,132Louis SansfaçonRunner-up · Bloc Québécois14,824Difference 3,308 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Québec
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaJean-Yves Duclos18,047Christiane GagnonRunner-up · Bloc Québécois17,722Difference 325 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Québec
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaJean-Yves Duclos15,566Annick PapillonRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party14,566Difference 1,000 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- University of AlbertaDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- London School of Economics and Political ScienceDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
- Laval UniversityRole not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
In their own words
4,849 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in relation to Bill C-221, an act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act with regard to the disclosure of informa…Routine Proceedings — Committees of the House · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 11 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
Repeats support for strong supply management system and defending it at all costs.
That is why our government continues to support a strong supply management system in Canada. The Canadian Dairy Commission continues to be an excellent partner in supporting a strong and critical supply management system for dairy producers across the country, as it has been doing for the past half century.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts repeat support for carbon pricing to reduce emissions and innovate.
The corporation said that it supports carbon pricing, which is one of the fairest and best ways to stimulate innovation to reduce the emissions associated with oils. I think we have the answer here.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts endorse spending on armed forces and defence exports regime.
Parliamentarians will have the opportunity to review and vote on these allocations, which seek to provide important services to indigenous communities, safe and secure transportation for travellers and support for Canada's armed forces.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Supports carbon pricing to reduce emissions from oilsands while growing economy sustainably.
The corporation said that it supports carbon pricing, which is one of the fairest and best ways to stimulate innovation to reduce the emissions associated with oils. I think we have the answer here.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts repeat commitment to respecting provincial jurisdictions and Quebec's role.
For us to work together, provincial jurisdictions must be respected. We announced that this project would be voluntary and that we would listen and fully respect Quebec's jurisdictions. We are prepared to work with the provinces that have indicated that they would like to work separately on the securities project.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Excerpts repeatedly promote new investments, benefits and tax measures increasing spending.
With the 2016 budget, our government has already begun implementing measures that will improve economic and social security for Canadian families.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Reiterates unshakeable support for Ukraine with $4.5 billion in military support and training.
The Canadian government reiterates its unshakeable support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Since the start of the conflict, the Canadian government has supported Ukraine by providing $4.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts back major federal investments in public health care and services.
Furthermore, we promised in the campaign a rapid investment of an additional $6 billion for greater access to primary care, including training, hiring and retaining personal service workers, nurses, doctors and all the people we need, because these people are looking after the health needs of so many other Canadians in Canada.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Details federal re-engagement with historic long-term investments and national housing strategy for affordable units.
From day one, our government has understood that housing matters. It is a cornerstone of our strategy to grow the middle class in Canada, to grow our economy and help more Canadians join the middle class.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts state Canada is stronger by welcoming immigrants.
We are stronger because we welcome these immigrants. Our economic growth, reputation and ability to be stronger together depends on these investments.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Highlights measures to reduce gender wage gap and improve maternity and parental benefits for workforce participation.
Our government is providing more and better support for women as workers, as caregivers, as mothers, and as seniors. Canada succeeds when women and girls also succeed.Source of that line
3 topics with no stored score
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.