Pierre Dufour
- Member for Abitibi-Est
- Independent
Biography
Born in Thetford Mines in 1965
Spouse of Carole Lafontaine and father of 2 children (William and Alexandre)
Education
- Certificate in Marketing - Les Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) (1990)
- Bachelor's degree in political science, Université de Montréal (UDM) (1988)
- Diploma of College Studies, Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (1985)
Professional Experience
- Travel agent and entrepreneur, Club Voyages Plamondon (2015-2018)
- Director general, Vallée-de-l'Or local development centre (CLD) (2008-2015)
- Director in charge of administration and marketing, Les Foreurs de Val-d'Or Hockey Club (2004-2008)
- Director general, Pro-Ab Équipement (2003-2004)
- Director general, La Corporation du Village minier de Bourlamaque /La Cité de l'Or and the Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de Val-d'Or 1992-2003 (the two entities merged in 2001)
- Director of marketing, Château d'Amos hotel-motel (1991-1992)
Community and Political Involvement
- Committee member, Dave Bertrand golf classic (2016-today)
- President, Filon de Malartic bantam AA hockey team (2010-2016)
- Director, Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ) (2001-2003)
- Vice-president, Société des Musées Québécois (SMQ) (2001-2002)
- Director, Chambre de Commerce de Val-d'Or (1996-2015)
- President, Regroupement des sites et monuments historiques de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (1996-2001)
- Other:
- Consultant for "Du Roc au Métal", an online exhibition, Musée de la civilisation
- Speaker at numerous mining industry heritage events
- Awards:
- 2006–2007 executive of the year, John Horman Trophy, Québec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
- 1997 "La Relève" award, Société des Musées Québécois (SMQ)
- Finalist, 1997 "La Relève d'Excellence" award, Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC)
- 1996 "Innovation touristique de l'année" award, Grands Prix du Tourisme Québécois (Québec Tourism Awards)