Monique Jérôme-Forget takes on dual role

Forget will play a pivotal role in the new Quebec government, as Premier Charest gave her a clear mandate this past Wednesday. "In a few weeks, you will present a new budget and you will present a number of tax cuts, particularly for the middle class. You will ensure that every dollar of Quebec's money is well managed. You will pursue the development of less costly and simpler government services for citizens with the implementation of Services Quebec and online government services."

Forget is proud of the confidence the Premier has in her. "By giving me these responsibilities, Mr. Charest has put in place a much more flexible structure that allows us to respond much quicker to Quebecers' needs."

According to the Marguerite-Bourgeoys MNA, Quebecers have the most gender equal government in history, as well as the first female visible minority.

"I’d like to tell the citizens in my riding that their new government will prioritize their quality of life. We will be the government for all Quebecers who work hard, who have children to raise and aging parents to take care of and need a government that represents them. Like Mr. Charest said on Wednesday, "the change that Quebecers asked for starts right now."