He was also the Minister responsible of Fisheries from 1990 to 1994. When Daniel Johnson, Jr. replaced Bourassa during the final months of the Liberal Mandate, Vallieres was named once again the chief Whip of the government.
He was also the Minister responsible for Fisheries from 1990 to 1994. When Bourassa stepped down and Daniel Johnson, Jr. took over at the end of the Liberal term, Vallieres returned to being the top legislative aide to the government.