Gagnon, David

Quebec, Hochelaga, New Democratic Party

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in music and liturgical animation from Assomption College, a Franco-American university in Massachusetts

Earned a Master’s degree in Pastoral Sciences from St. Paul University in Ottawa

Served as a pastoral assistant and chaplain in several communities

Involved in the NDP since 1987 in various executive positions

Candidate in the 1997 federal election and 1999 provincial election

In 1997 elected to the Conseil scolaire de l’Est de l’Ontario

Spokesperson for a number of organizations in defence of victims of sexual abuse committed by members of the Church

National Coordinator of the Canadian Healing Circle and pastoral assistant in the United Church of Canada

In 2004 was the NDP candidate in Hochelaga.

majority seats = 155