Meili Faille
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Meili Faille is a Canadian
politician
. She was a Bloc Québécois
member of the Canadian House of Commons
, being first elected in the 2004 election
in the district
of Vaudreuil-Soulanges
. Prior to being elected, Faille was a consultant and project coordinator. From 2004 to 2008 she was the Bloc shadow critic of Citizenship and Immigration.
During the 38th Parliament, Meili Faille was Vice-Chair of Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) from October 14, 2004 through October 7, 2005.
Faille was born in Montreal
, Quebec
. Prior to being elected, Faille was Project Leader and Primary Consultant for Groupe LGS (1996-2004). Faille has worked as intern for the Secretary General of the Canadian Human Rights Commission
(1993), was Ministerial editor for special projects and briefing notes for the Minister of Employment and Immigration (1992-1993, was an intern in the Cabinet for the Minister of Physical Education and Amateur Sports (1991-1992), was an intern in the Cabinet for the Solicitor General of Canada (1990-1991) and was an intern in the cabinet of the Minister of Northern Canadian and Indian Affairs (1989).
Faille holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Quebec
in Hull, Quebec
, and studied Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering at the University of Ottawa
.
Faille studied classical (7 years) and contemporary (2 years) piano and followed an apprenticeship for two years under renowned artist Marcel Bourbonnais
.
Canada
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politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. She was a Bloc Québécois
Bloc Québécois
The Bloc Québécois is a federal political party in Canada devoted to the protection of Quebec's interests in the House of Commons of Canada, and the promotion of Quebec sovereignty. The Bloc was originally a party made of Quebec nationalists who defected from the federal Progressive Conservative...
member of the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
, being first elected in the 2004 election
Canadian federal election, 2004
The Canadian federal election, 2004 , was held on June 28, 2004 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 38th Parliament of Canada. The Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin lost its majority, but was able to form a minority government after the elections...
in the district
Electoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
of Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Vaudreuil-Soulanges (electoral district)
Vaudreuil-Soulanges is a federal electoral district in Quebec, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1997. From 1914 to 1968 a similarly-defined electoral district existed under the slightly different designation Vaudreuil—Soulanges.It consists of the...
. Prior to being elected, Faille was a consultant and project coordinator. From 2004 to 2008 she was the Bloc shadow critic of Citizenship and Immigration.
During the 38th Parliament, Meili Faille was Vice-Chair of Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) from October 14, 2004 through October 7, 2005.
Faille was born in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. Prior to being elected, Faille was Project Leader and Primary Consultant for Groupe LGS (1996-2004). Faille has worked as intern for the Secretary General of the Canadian Human Rights Commission
Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial body that was established in 1977 by the government of Canada. It is empowered under the Canadian Human Rights Act to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services within federal...
(1993), was Ministerial editor for special projects and briefing notes for the Minister of Employment and Immigration (1992-1993, was an intern in the Cabinet for the Minister of Physical Education and Amateur Sports (1991-1992), was an intern in the Cabinet for the Solicitor General of Canada (1990-1991) and was an intern in the cabinet of the Minister of Northern Canadian and Indian Affairs (1989).
Faille holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Quebec
Université du Québec en Outaouais
The Université du Québec en Outaouais is a branch of the Université du Québec located in Gatineau, Québec, Canada. As of September 2010, combined enrolment at UQO's Gatineau and Saint-Jérôme campuses was 6,017, of which 4,738 were undergraduates and 1,279 postgraduate students...
in Hull, Quebec
Hull, Quebec
Hull is the central and oldest part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. As part of the Canadian National Capital Region, it contains offices for twenty thousand...
, and studied Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
.
Faille studied classical (7 years) and contemporary (2 years) piano and followed an apprenticeship for two years under renowned artist Marcel Bourbonnais
Marcel Bourbonnais
Marcel Bourbonnais was a Canadian politician, draftsman, engineer, foreman and technician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1958 as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of Vaudreuil—Soulanges...
.