Nicolas Marceau (born June 23, 1964) is a Canadian economist, university professor, politician and former Minister of Finance.
He was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in a by-election on September 21, 2009, representing the electoral district of Rousseau as a member of the Parti Québécois.
[2] His education includes bachelor and master of science degrees from Université de Montréal and a doctorate from Queen's University, all in economics.
[3] In June 2009 Pauline Marois asked him to run for office at a time when the PQ was looking to increase its economic credentials,[2] following the departure of François Legault.
His first budget brought controversy because of backing out of the party's election promise to eliminate the province's health tax.