Mona Fortier
- Born
- August 26, 1972
- Career
- Chief Director of Communications and Market Development for La Cité Collégiale in Ottawa
- Political Experience
- President of the Ottawa—Vanier Liberal riding association; Advisor on the Alex Munter mayoral campaign in 2006; Represented the electoral district of Ottawa—Vanier since winning the 3 April 2017 by-election; associate minister of finance; minister of middle class prosperity; President of the Treasury Board from 2021 to 2023.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Mona Fortier had a career in communications and public relations. She was the Chief Director of Communications and Market Development at Collège La Cité, a French-language college in Ottawa. She also owned and operated her own communications consulting firm, Fortier Communications. Her public ethics declarations have reportedly included rental income from a property.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a former cabinet minister in the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Fortier was a key member of his executive team, most notably serving as President of the Treasury Board. She succeeded the late Mauril Bélanger as the Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, winning the Liberal nomination and subsequent by-election for the seat he held for over two decades.
Public Controversies
As President of the Treasury Board, Mona Fortier faced significant public and political criticism over the ballooning costs of the federal government's ArriveCan application. The Auditor General's report on the app, which was developed during her tenure, highlighted poor financial records and a lack of transparency, leading to questions about government spending and oversight. Fortier also faced scrutiny over a contract awarded by her office to a communications firm, Pomp and Circumstance. Reports revealed that one of her senior staff members had previously worked with the firm's founder, raising questions about the procurement process and potential preferential treatment. Fortier defended the contract, stating that all rules were followed.
Where Mona falls on key policy spectrums
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Mona Fortier won with 45,934 votes (67.4%)
Total votes cast: 68,183
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