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Jean-Luc Joncas

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Jean-Luc Joncas (born 16 December 1936) was a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a businessman by career.

Born in Amqui, Quebec, Joncas represented the Quebec riding of Matapédia—Matane where he was first elected in the 1984 federal election and re-elected in 1988, therefore becoming a member in the 33rd and 34th Canadian Parliaments.

Joncas left federal politics after his defeat in the 1993 federal election by René Canuel of the Bloc Québécois.

Controversy for Claiming Milage as an MP

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In 1988, Joncas was the subject of controversy after allegations he and his family inappropriately claimed milage for his travel to and from Ottawa. These allegations appeared in the Montreal Gazette in November 1988.[1]

Electoral record

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1993 Canadian federal election: Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Bloc Québécois René Canuel 18,331 57.33 $23,993
Liberal Maurice Gauthier 10,410 32.55 $44,410
Progressive Conservative Jean-Luc Joncas 2,448 7.66 $34,058
Natural Law Pierre Gauthier 570 1.78 $0
New Democratic Robert McKoy 218 0.68 $0
Total valid votes/expense limit 31,977 100.00 $54,749
Total rejected ballots 618
Turnout 32,595 71.76
Electors on the lists 45,421
Source: Thirty-fifth General Election, 1993: Official Voting Results, Published by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. Financial figures taken from official contributions and expenses provided by Elections Canada.

References

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  1. ^ Arpin, Claude (8 November 1988). "MP claimed $77,000 in mileage expenses". The Gazette. Montreal. p. A1. ProQuest 431720710.
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