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Youri Chassin, MNA

Born in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in 1977
Married

Education

  • Master’s degree in economics (international trade and finance), Université de Montréal 
  • Term of study in Mexico City, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas 
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics and politics, Université de Montréal 
  • Studies in business administration, Université de Sherbrooke 
  • College studies in pure and applied science, Collège de Maisonneuve 

Professional Experience

  • Independent economist (2017-2018)
  • Frequent media commentator on public policy (2010-2018)
  • Economist and research director, Montreal Economic Institute (2010-2017)
  • Research professional, CIRANO research group (2008-2010)
  • Economic analyst, Conseil du patronat du Québec (2007-2009)
  • Conference speaker and author of many publications on the effectiveness of Québec’s and Canada’s public policies 

Community and Political Involvement

  • Member of the board of directors, Gai Écoute (2012-2018)
  • Member of the board of directors, Centre NAHA (2011-2018)
  • Signatory of the Pacte pour un financement concurrentiel des universités (2010)
  • Director, Force Jeunesse (2004-2005)
  • Member, Conseil permanent de la jeunesse (2001-2004)
  • Vice-president of university affairs, FEUQ (1998-2000)
  • President of the student federation, Université de Sherbrooke (1998)