Pierre Jacob is a Canadian

Canada

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 politician, who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons

Canadian House of Commons

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 in the 2011 election. He represents the electoral district of Brome—Missisquoi

Brome—Missisquoi

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 as a member of the New Democratic Party

New Democratic Party

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Prior to being elected, Jacob was a youth offenders instructor. He holds a college diploma in social sciences and psychology, a Bachelor's degree in criminology and law and an advanced diploma in public administration.