Dominique Vien
- Born
- February 10, 1967 — Lévis, Quebec
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Université Laval, 1992; Studied training, animation and leadership, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 2001
- Career
- Journalist, anchor and host at a radio station in Lac-Etchemin (1992-2003); journalist and news anchor at Radio-Canada's CBV-FM in Quebec City (1999-2001); communications advisor for the Desjardins Group (2007-2008); director general for Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality administration (2018-2021)
- Political Experience
- Quebec Liberal Party Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Bellechasse (2003-2007, 2008-2014); Minister for Government Services (2008); Minister Delegate for social services (2010); tourism minister (2014-2016); labour minister and the government's deputy house leader (2016-2018); Conservative Member of Parliament for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis (2021-present)
- Notable
- Served as parliamentary secretary for the Minister of Culture and Communications; issued an open letter to urge Jean Charest to enter the 2022 Conservative leadership contest; released a video statement reaffirming her commitment to the Conservative party in late 2025.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Dominique Vien had a long career in Quebec provincial politics. She was first elected as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for the Quebec Liberal Party in 2003 and served until 2018, holding several cabinet positions over the years. Prior to her political career, she worked as a radio and television journalist for networks including TVA and Radio-Canada.
Key Relationships & Connections
During her time in provincial politics, Dominique Vien served as a cabinet minister in the governments of two former Quebec Premiers, Jean Charest and Philippe Couillard. Her roles included Minister of Government Services, Minister of Labour, and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, indicating a significant working relationship with these provincial leaders.
Public Controversies
In 2018, while serving as Quebec's Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Dominique Vien faced criticism for comments she made about the niqab and burka. She reportedly stated that women who wear these face coverings are "submissive" and that it was not a free choice. Her remarks were criticized by opposition parties and civil liberties groups as being inappropriate and stigmatizing.
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Dominique Vien won with 32,097 votes (49.1%)
Total votes cast: 65,398
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Mr. Speaker, the truth is that the Liberal government is collecting record taxes on gas and profiting from oil revenues. However, rather than easing the pressure on Canadians' wallets, that money seems to be disappearing into the pockets of Liberal insiders. Prime Minister When will thestop treating the national budget like a credit card with no limit?
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, while Quebeckers are cutting back on their groceries to make ends meet, we found out that thespent a cool $524,000 on food aboard his plane. How can the Prime Minister still look Canadians in the eye and talk to them about inflation when he spends the equivalent of several years of a family's wages on a single flight, while adding to their grocery bills with his fuel
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are carrying on with their decade of costly budgets, which, of course, are being charged to the credit card. Thishas doubled the deficit left by former Prime Minister Trudeau. Who would have thought? The Globe and Mail condemns this upside-down land where this government's spending spree is considered prudent. The Liberals are spending more, but Canadians
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, it is the way they have chosen to do it that is not right. Theis following the same borrowing policies as his predecessor. Economists are sounding the alarm. Without measures to boost productivity, the weight of the debt relative to the economy will rise to a breaking point. We already have the worst food inflation in the G7. Why are the Liberals stubbornly following