Pascal Bérubé appointed Quebec Minister of Culture and Bas-Saint-Laurent

Pascal Bérubé has been appointed to the Quebec cabinet by Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Following a swearing-in ceremony on October 21, Bérubé will serve as the Minister of Culture, Heritage, Communications, and French Language, as well as the Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

During his first press conference in Rimouski on October 23, Bérubé emphasized that culture represents the national identity and the soul of a people. He expressed a commitment to being highly active across all artistic disciplines and stated his intention to support artists and engage younger generations with local cultural production.

Local representatives, including MP Maxime Blanchette-Joncas and the organization ROSEQ, have welcomed the appointment, noting that Bérubé’s regional knowledge will be a significant asset for cultural circulation and school programs.