Benoit Charette

Benoit Charette is a Canadian politician currently serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Deux-Montagnes. First elected in 2008 as a member of the Parti Québécois, he left the party in 2011 due to disagreements over its focus on sovereignty and subsequently joined the Coalition Avenir Québec. Throughout his career, he has held significant provincial responsibilities, including serving as the Minister of Sustainable Development and Environment and leading provincial initiatives to combat racism. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from the Université du Québec à Montréal and has a background in municipal development and international relations.