The holder of a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Collège LaSalle, Christine is also an HEC Montréal graduate in Marketing and Human Resources. She owns a Dixie Lee Restaurant in Amqui, which she has run for 21 years together with her spouse of the last 25 years. They have two adult children. Her greatest professional challenge was to rebuild and restructure the business following a major fire. With her commitment and motivation in conveying her entrepreneurial passion, she is known for her community involvement. Integrity, perseverance, rigour and respect are her guiding principles. Optimistic by nature, she believes there is a solution to every problem. Christine lives in Amqui, in the Lower St. Lawrence region, and is enthusiastic about downhill skiing, water sports and the great outdoors.