Charles Lapointe

Charles Lapointe

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1944 -

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

Government Minister

Description

Liberal Party Member of Parliament for the riding of Charlevoix (1974-1984), and Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, Minister of Supply and Services, and Minister of Public Works. Former President of Greater Montreal Tourist and Convention Bureau (1989-2013). Chair, Montreal Council of the Arts. Board Member, International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). Supporter of numerous LGBTQ events in Montreal, including the OutGames and the Black & Blue Festival. Was involved in an expense scandal during his tenure.

See Also

• LGBTQ Travel and Tourist Operators and Promoters

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.cerclecanadien-montreal.ca/en/speakers/the-honourable-charles-lapointe-p.c
• http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/coderre-demands-tourisme-montr%C3%A9al-s-top-brass-step-down-1.2444384
• http://igltafoundation.org/charles-lapointe/

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