Daniel Bouchard lives in Sainte-Mélanie, in the riding of Joliette. He is a rural postman employed for Canada Post.

Mr. Bouchard was also the Manager of the Maison de la Ceinture fléchée in Sainte-Marceline.

Mr. Bouchard studied in computer-based financial management.

Implied in the development of his region, he was member of the Board and development agent for the Corporation of Economic Development of the Mattawinie (C.D.E.) in Saint-Félix-de-Valois. He developed many strategies of regional economic development.