[2] She graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from the Université de Moncton.

Prior to her career in politics, she was a local social worker, managing clients out of the CLSC (provincial community clinic) in Chandler.

She worked with long-time Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Georges Mamelonet on social service issues in the region.

[4] Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of National Revenue in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on November 4, 2015.

[5] Lebouthillier was appointed Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard in the federal Cabinet, headed by Justin Trudeau, on July 26, 2023.