Jean-Martin Aussant is leading his newly-formed Option Nationale party into its first election.
Born: Nicolet, Quebec.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval; Master’s in Economic Analysis from Université de Montréal.
Professional career: Coordinator and teaching assistant in microeconomics, Université de Montréal; Director of quantitative research, Addenda Capital; Vice-president, Morgan Stanley Capital International UK.
Political career: MNA for Nicolet-Yamaska since 2008, first as a Parti Québécois member and then after he quit in 2011, as leader of his own party, Option nationale.
Quote: “I do not think Mrs Marois is the woman people want to follow when it comes to creating a country.” – Aussant, when he left the Parti Quebecois.
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