About Cheryl

Cheryl Gallant was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000. She was re-elected in 2004. Prior to entering Parliament, Ms. Gallant worked in the insurance industry.

Ms. Gallant grew up in Southwestern Ontario, and attended the University of Western Ontario. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. She pursued post-graduate work in biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology and environmental chemistry.

Ms. Gallant was a group insurance executive with a major Canadian life insurance company, before relocating to Pembroke, Ontario. In Pembroke, Ms. Gallant worked as Chief Administrative Director for a small professional practice. An active participant in the Pembroke community, Ms. Gallant served as Chair of the Downtown Development Commission and as a member of the city’s Economic Advisory Committee.

Ms. Gallant is a forceful parliamentary advocate for her constituency, having focused on industrial development and defence issues.

Cheryl Gallant and her husband, Jamie, have four daughters.