Eric Girard

Eric Girard is a distinguished individual with a solid educational background in Economics, including a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics from Université du Québec à Montréal and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with Joint Honours in Economics and Finance from McGill University.

With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Eric Girard has held prominent positions in various organizations. He currently serves as Ministre des Finances, Ministre responsable de la région de Laval, and député de Groulx at the Gouvernement du Québec. He has also been actively involved in politics, having been a candidate for the Coalition Avenir Quebec in the Groulx riding during the general election in Quebec and a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in the Lac-Saint-Louis riding.

Prior to his political engagements, Eric Girard has a strong background in finance and banking. He held key roles at the National Bank of Canada, including Premier vice-président, Trésorerie corporative (Senior Vice-President Corporate Treasury) and Vice-président exécutif (Executive Vice-President) in Proprietary Trading and Investments.

Eric Girard's diverse professional journey showcases his expertise in economics, finance, and public policy, making him a well-rounded and experienced individual in various domains.