Minority rights
Protect English-speaking, allophone, visible minority, and Indigenous communities through clear constitutional commitments.
Canadian Party of Quebec
Democracy without division
CaPQ speaks for Quebecers who believe rights are not negotiable, bilingualism is an asset, and public life should be grounded in fairness, dignity, and democratic accountability.
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Who we are
What we stand for
A modern federalist platform rooted in constitutional rights, minority protections, and public institutions that serve every Quebecer.
Indigenous rights
Advance reconciliation through respect, partnership, and fair treatment before the law.
Linguistic rights
Defend official language equality and reject coercive language policy.
Religious freedom
Protect civil liberties and individual conscience in public life.
Bilingualism
Treat French and English as shared civic assets and practical tools for opportunity.
National unity
Build a confident Quebec within a united Canada.
Leader and Co-Founder
Joseph Cianflone
A Harvard and Oxford graduate with a record of leadership in global health technology, Joseph Cianflone brings a rights-based, solutions-driven approach to Quebec politics.
Meet the leaderCandidates
Our candidates
Meet the people ready to represent their communities at the National Assembly.
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Chomedey
Jonathan Gray
Jonathan has been involved with the Canadian Party of Quebec since 2022. In the previous provincial election, he ran in the riding of Robert-Baldwin in the West Island, where he garnered more than 4% of the vote with a new party that was officially registered only three months before the election. This was a strong indication that voters who knew the party wanted fresh and honest leadership. Jonathan has a background in Environmental Sciences and a strong affinity for responsible environmental protections while also recognizing the need for economic development. He is also concerned with the state of education in Quebec, including laws that disadvantage the English school system. The condition of schools and the curriculum taught are topics of great concern to him. Jonathan is currently employed as a high school teacher of science and technology in Chomedey, Laval. He also manages a local green club and community garden with more than 25 active residents and students. Jonathan has sat on multiple boards, including the Laval Junior’s School Board and teacher councils, and currently serves as a sector director with the Laval Teachers’ Union. He is running as a candidate in the riding of Chomedey and believes voters should choose the honest and fair leadership offered by the Canadian Party of Quebec.
Mont-Royal-Outremont
Christian Turgeon
My name is Christian Turgeon, and I am a lifelong Montrealer and the CaPQ candidate for Mont-Royal–Outremont. I come from a French-Canadian and Italian family, and I'm proud of the diversity that makes our city strong. As a small business owner, I understand the everyday challenges facing families, workers, and seniors. I'm running to bring practical solutions, respectful dialogue, and to serve every resident with honesty and commitment.
Marquette
Alexandre Pendenza
Alexandre Pendenza is the Canadian Party of Quebec candidate for Marquette.
Vaudreuil
Claudia Ottaviano-Maheux
I joined the Canadian Party of Quebec in 2022 because I believe Quebec’s minority communities deserve stronger representation and a genuine federalist alternative. As the daughter of Italian immigrants, I experienced language-based exclusion firsthand. In the mid-1960s, despite speaking French and being raised Catholic, I was refused admission to French-language school. Years later, I chose French-language education for my own daughter, determined that she would have the freedom to belong to both of Quebec’s linguistic worlds. I spent more than 40 years in commercial lending, including senior roles with Accord Financial, the Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Boston Canada, specializing in asset-based financing for mid-market businesses. My career taught me to assess risk, challenge assumptions and distinguish facts from rhetoric. The passage of Bill 96 in 2022 convinced me that it was time to move from observer to participant. I have been a board member of CaPQ since May 2024. I also managed built four Anglophone Facebook groups with more than 10,000 members combined. I am committed to federalism, bilingualism and the equal dignity and rights of all Quebecers.
Acadie
Roula Al-Nseir
Roula Al-Nseir is a bilingual senior executive professional with more than eight years of experience supporting leaders in corporate, legal, and operational environments. Known for her discipline, integrity, and strong organizational abilities, she has built a career centered on public service, administrative excellence, and meaningful community engagement. A long time resident of Acadie, Roula is closely connected to the neighbourhood’s families, community organizations, and social realities. Her commitment to inclusion and social responsibility is reflected in her role as Vice President of ALEDIA, an association dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. In this leadership position, she contributes to strategic planning, program development, and community outreach, helping strengthen support networks for vulnerable families and promoting dignity, accessibility, and inclusion. Professionally, Roula has held key roles in the Ministry of Justice, major property management firms, and corporate operations. She has developed expertise in coordination, stakeholder relations, and problem solving, managing complex files and supporting decision makers in high pressure environments. Her experience collaborating with judges, lawyers, tenants, clients, and service providers has shaped her commitment to transparency, responsible management, and clear communication. Roula’s academic background includes studies at Université de Montréal and Collège Lasalle, which complement her professional experience and reinforce her grounded, pragmatic approach to public issues. Her leadership style is guided by listening, collaboration, and a genuine desire to contribute to the vitality and well being of Acadie’s residents.
Policy
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Canadian Party of Quebec Unveils the Largest Tax Reduction Package in Modern Quebec History
A proposed four-year provincial tax reform designed to increase take-home pay, reward work, attract investment and improve Quebec’s economic competitiveness.
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