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France-Élaine Duranceau

France-Élaine Duranceau is a Quebec politician and former real-estate professional.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

France-Élaine Duranceau is a Quebec politician and former real-estate professional who has represented the riding of Bertrand in the National Assembly of Quebec since the 2022 provincial election. She is a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec and has held several senior cabinet portfolios, including housing, municipal affairs, government administration, treasury, cybersecurity, and digital technology. Born in Montreal on November 28, 1974, she brings a background in accounting, tax, and real estate to her political career.

Early life and career

France-Élaine Duranceau was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Before entering elected office, she worked in accounting, taxation, and real estate. According to party material, she had more than 20 years of experience in business and financial fields.

Political career

Duranceau was elected as the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for the riding of Bertrand in the 2022 Quebec general election under the Coalition Avenir Québec banner. Since then, she has served in the Quebec cabinet in several senior portfolios.

Ministerial roles

Quebec government sources indicate that Duranceau held the housing portfolio from 2022 to 2025. In September 2025, she was named Minister responsible for the Administration gouvernementale and Efficiency of the State and President of the Treasury Board. Government records also identify her as Minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology.

Public profile

Duranceau has been a prominent figure in Quebec housing and government-administration debates. Media coverage has noted controversy surrounding some of her decisions and public perception during her time as housing minister.

Key facts

  • France-Élaine Duranceau was elected as the MNA for Bertrand in the 2022 Quebec general election under the Coalition Avenir Québec.
  • She has served in multiple cabinet roles, including housing, municipal affairs, government administration, treasury, cybersecurity, and digital technology.
  • Before politics, she worked in accounting, taxation, and real estate for over 20 years.
  • She was named Minister responsible for the Administration gouvernementale and Efficiency of the State and President of the Treasury Board in September 2025.
  • Her tenure as housing minister attracted media attention and some controversy.
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Canadian context

She is a current Quebec provincial politician, so her career is directly relevant to Canadian readers interested in Quebec government and provincial politics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is France-Élaine Duranceau?
She is a Quebec politician and former real-estate professional who has represented Bertrand in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2022.
What party does she belong to?
She is a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec.
What riding does she represent?
She represents Bertrand, a provincial riding in Quebec.
What cabinet posts has she held?
She has held housing-related responsibilities and later became responsible for government administration, the Treasury Board, municipal affairs, and cybersecurity/digital technology.
When was she born?
She was born on November 28, 1974.

References

  1. Gouvernement du Québechttps://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/gouvernement-ouvert/transparence-performance/agenda-membres-conseil-ministres/france-elaine-duranceau
    Supports: Current and past ministerial responsibilities and cabinet roles.
  2. Gouvernement du Québechttps://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/une-nouvelle-ministre-responsable-du-cag-64989
    Supports: September 2025 cabinet change naming her as minister responsible for government administration and efficiency of the state and President of the Treasury Board.
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France-%C3%89laine_Duranceau
    Supports: Date of birth, election to the National Assembly of Quebec in 2022, riding of Bertrand, and party affiliation.
  4. Coalition Avenir Québechttps://coalitionavenirquebec.org/fr/blog/equipe/france-elaine-duranceau/
    Supports: Professional background in accounting, taxation, and real estate; long community involvement in Bertrand.
  5. Le Devoirhttps://www.ledevoir.com/politique/quebec/802950/france-elaine-duranceau-commis-manquement-conclut-commissaire-ethique
    Supports: Coverage of an ethics commissioner report concerning her conduct as housing minister.