Before that, Candu was a Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Moldova since 3 July 2014, and served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.
Sebelum itu, Candu adalah Wakil Perdana Menteri, Menteri Ekonomi Republik Moldova sejak 3 Juli 2014 dan menjabat sebagai Wakil Ketua Parlemen Republik Moldova.