Michael Fortier

Michael Fortier

Michael M. Fortier, PC (born January 10, 1962) is a former Canadian Minister of International Trade and a former Conservative senator from Quebec. He lost as the Conservative candidate for the riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges in the 2008 Canadian election.

As a former member of the Canadian Cabinet, he is a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and thus has the right to the style The Honourable and the post-nominal designation PC for life. He is the brother of former Quebec Liberal Party MNA Margaret Delisle.

Read more about Michael Fortier:  Appointment To Harper Cabinet, Controversy Over Senate Appointment, Promise To Seek Election, Fortier Dismisses Advisor Connected To Julie Couillard, 2008 Federal Election, Current Position

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