Pascale St-Onge

Pascale St-Onge, born on May thirteenth, nineteen seventy-seven, is a prominent Canadian politician and playwright. She made her mark in the House of Commons of Canada by representing the riding of Brome—Missisquoi following the twenty twenty-one Canadian federal election. Her political career is notable for her groundbreaking appointment as the first openly lesbian Canadian cabinet minister.

St-Onge served as the Minister of Sport from twenty twenty-one to twenty twenty-three, during which she also held the position of Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec from February to March twenty twenty-five. In twenty twenty-three, she transitioned to the role of Minister of Canadian Heritage, a position she held until twenty twenty-five.

Before her foray into politics, St-Onge was an influential figure in the media sector, serving as the president of the Fédération nationale des communications et de la culture, Quebec's largest media union. Additionally, she showcased her artistic talents as a bassist in the all-lesbian alternative rock band, Mad June.

In February twenty twenty-five, St-Onge announced her decision not to seek re-election in that year's federal election, marking a significant moment in her political journey.