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The Honourable Martin Cauchon, P.C. , LL.M.
Chairman of the Board
Éducaloi
Biography
The Honourable Martin Cauchon is a partner in Gowlings' Montreal office and the national leader of the firm's China group.
He was first elected to political office in October 1993. Throughout his distinguished political career, he held many pivotal cabinet positions, including Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
In addition, he served as a member of various cabinet committees, including the Ad Hoc Committee for Public Security and Anti-Terrorism.
While serving as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Martin Cauchon was very active in human rights issues. As well, he introduced legislation to modernize the law on corporate liability and to tackle the problem of capital market fraud.
Prior to entering politics, he practiced civil and commercial litigation from 1985 to 1993. He is a member of numerous boards of directors.
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