Marie-Claude Morin
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Marie-Claude Morin is a Canadian former politician who represented Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot in the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015 as a New Democratic Party MP. During her term, she served as chair of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. [2]
Career and work
Before entering federal politics, Morin worked in community development. She was elected to the House of Commons in 2011 as the New Democratic MP for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot. [2][1]
In Parliament, she served on committees including Public Safety and National Security, Status of Women, and Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. [2]
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Journal Mobiles“Je suis bipolaire” Interview supporting Morin's bipolar II disorder disclosure, absence from Parliament, return to work and reasons for speaking publicly.
Marie-Claude Morin — House of Commons of Canada Official parliamentary record documenting her service and committee roles.
Le Courrier de Saint-Hyacinthe (2013), reproduced by SRAADD“Marie-Claude Morin lève le voile sur sa bipolarité” Interview supporting the diagnosis, medication adjustment, three months of stability and family and workplace support.
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Journal Mobiles“Marie-Claude Morin abdique pour l'élection 2015” Reports Morin's statement that her bipolar disorder was stabilized and that she was in good health.
Marie-Claude Morin — Open Parliament parliamentary record Contains Morin's 2014 House of Commons statement about shame, discrimination and organizations working to break mental-health taboos.
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