Career
After his collegiate studies at CEGEP de Sainte-Foy, he was enrolled in the Canadian Forces as an officer lieutenant. After his military service, he held various directing positions, including the director for the Quebec & Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean division of Scott Paper Company, and a Quebec City region director of a local milk company. He was also a marketing and/or sales director for various local institutions including automobile dealerships (while also being co-owner) and insurance companies.
He also taught for six years at CEGEP Sainte-Foy in the marketing department.
He was a member for various local Club organisations including the Lions Club, Club Rotary and Club Optimiste in the Quebec City area. Before his election, he served as mayor of Sainte-Christine-d"Auvergne.
Francoeur was first elected in the 2007 election with 46% of the vote. Liberal incumbent Jean-Pierre Soucy finished second with 32% of the vote.
Francoeur took office on April 12, 2007.