Martin Camirand (born April 3, 1965) is a politician from

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, Canada. He was an

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(ADQ) Member of the

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for the electoral district of Prévost from 2007 to 2008. Born in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Camirand obtained a bachelor's degree in ecology after studies at the

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and became a technician in physical sciences, chemistry and biology for 20 years at the Polyvalente Saint-Jérôme and also served as a coach of an elite league hockey club. He served as

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in Bellefeuille from 1999 to 2001 and in

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from 2001 to his election at the legislature and was a member of the executive committee in the amalgamated city. Camirand was nominated as an ADQ candidate in the 2007 election, after

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's candidacy was dismissed by his own party. Raymond had made a controversial statement about immigrants to the local media. Camirand was elected to represent the district of Prévost with 39% of the vote.

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incumbent

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finished a close second with 37% of the vote. Camirand took office on April 12, 2007. Camirand was defeated when he ran for re-election in

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* 1965 births Action démocratique du Québec MNAs Living people People from Saint-Jérôme Politicians from Laurentides Université du Québec à Montréal alumni 21st-century members of the National Assembly of Quebec {{Quebec-MNA-stub