Claude Drouin (born May 26, 1956) is a former Canadian politician. He was the member of Parliament representing the riding of

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from 1997 to 2006 and was also the Parliamentary Secretary to

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with special emphasis on Rural Communities. Born in

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, Canada, Drouin is a former foreman and

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. He was elected as an MP for the riding of

as a candidate for the

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in the

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election. He is a former member of the

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How'd They Vote?: Claude Drouin's voting history and quotes
* 1956 births Living people Liberal Party of Canada MPs Members of the 26th Canadian Ministry Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Quebec Members of the King's Privy Council for Canada People from Beauce, Quebec Politicians from Chaudière-Appalaches 20th-century members of the House of Commons of Canada 21st-century members of the House of Commons of Canada {{Liberal-Quebec-MP-stub