Gilles Loiselle

Who is Gilles Loiselle?

Gilles Loiselle, PC is a retired Canadian politician.

Elected in the 1988 federal election, Loiselle immediately joined the cabinet of Brian Mulroney due to his experience as a diplomat and senior civil servant. In 1990, he was elevated to the post of President of the Treasury Board and, in 1993, he served as Minister of Finance in the short-lived government of Kim Campbell.

Loiselle, a Progressive Conservative, was defeated in the 1993 election. The Tories were cut down to two seats, and Loiselle himself was held to third place. To date, Loiselle is the only Finance Minister not to have tabled a budget during his time in cabinet.