
André Bachand
Profile
André Bachand is a Canadian politician currently serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Richmond, representing the Coalition Avenir Québec. Born in 1961, he previously served as a federal Member of Parliament for Richmond—Arthabaska from 1997 to 2003, initially with the Progressive Conservative Party. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, including mayor of Asbestos, Quebec, Canada's ambassador to UNESCO, and a senior advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Quebec issues. He has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2026 provincial election.
Details
- Born
- 1961-12-08 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Career
- Administrator, business executive, mayor of Asbestos, Préfet of the MRC d'Asbestos, ambassador to UNESCO, senior advisor to the Prime Minister

