Conseil du patronat du Québec


The Conseil du patronat du Québec or CPQ is an institution that promotes business interests in Quebec, Canada.
It was established on January 20, 1969 and plays a significant role in Quebec politics, issuing opinions on the impact of the governments' decisions on the economy of Quebec.
The CPQ's positions often favour a corporate-friendly governance, fiscal conservatism and constitutional stability or status quo.
Yves-Thomas Dorval is the CPQ's current president.
Marc-André Roy is now the President of the Board of Administration.

Presidents of the CPQ

RankNameFromTo
1Charles PerraultJanuary 1969May 1976
2Pierre Des Marais, IIMay 1976May 1978
3Pierre CôtéMay 1978May 1982
4Sébastien AllardMay 1982June 1986
5Ghislain DufourJune 1986February 1997
6Denis BeauregardFebruary 1997June 1998
7Gilles TaillonJune 1998January 2006
8Michel Kelly-GagnonApril 2006March 2009
9Yves-Thomas DorvalMarch 2009Current

Presidents of the Board of Administration of the CPQ