Yvon Picotte (born 26 February 1941) is a Canadian former politician and lawyer who was active primarily in the province of Quebec. He served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Saint-Maurice from 1976 to 1994, representing the Quebec Liberal Party until 1994 and later the Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ). During his legislative career, Picotte held several ministerial portfolios in the government of Premier Robert Bourassa, including Minister of Labour (1985–1989) and Minister of Transport (1989–1994). He was also appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the short‑lived Liberal government of Daniel Johnson Jr. in 1994.
Prior to entering politics, Picotte earned a law degree from the Université de Sherbrooke and practiced law in Shawinigan. After leaving elected office, he remained involved in public affairs, notably serving as a senior advisor to ADQ leader Mario Dumont and later acting as a political commentator. Picotte has been a vocal critic of certain language policies in Quebec, particularly those related to the Charter of the French Language (Bill 99), and has advocated for reforms to promote bilingualism and economic development.
In addition to his political and legal work, Picotte has contributed to various community and cultural organizations in the Mauricie region. As of the latest publicly available information, he resides in Quebec and continues to engage in public discourse through media appearances and written commentary.