Élisabeth Brière

Élisabeth Brière (; born 1967 or 1968) is a Canadian politician and notary who has served as the member of Parliament in for the riding of Sherbrooke since 2019 as a member of the Liberal Party. She served as Minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency from December 2024 to May 2025 and as Minister of Veterans Affairs from March to May, 2025.

Background

Brière was born in 1967 or 1968 in Quebec City, Quebec. She completed a Bachelor of Laws at the Université de Sherbrooke and obtained a diploma in notarial law in 1991, as well as a certificate in business administration in 1993.

Before entering politics, Brière worked as a notary for nearly 30 years. She also lectured at the Université de Sherbrooke

Political career

In August 2019, Brière was confirmed as the Liberal Party's candidate for the riding of Sherbrooke in advance of the 2019 federal election. She was the first woman elected in the riding and the first Liberal elected since Irénée Pelletier in 1984.

Personal life

Brière is married and has three sons.

Electoral record