Francis Scarpaleggia
- Born
- June 6, 1957
- Education
- Loyola High School; Marianopolis College; Honours Degree in Economics, McGill University; Master's Degree in Economics, Columbia University; Master of Business Administration, Concordia University
- Career
- Petro-Canada; Comterm; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Business Administration Teacher at Dawson College
- Political Experience
- Volunteer in the riding of Mount Royal during the 1981 Quebec election; youngest riding president (Mount Royal provincial riding association) in the Quebec Liberal Party; legislative assistant to Clifford Lincoln from 1994 to 2004; MP for Lac-Saint-Louis since 2004; chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development; chair of the National Liberal Caucus from 2011 to 2021; Speaker of the House of Commons since 2025
- Notable
- Voted against Bill C-38 (same-sex marriage) in 2005; voted in favour of a motion to restore the traditional definition of marriage in 2006; supports same-sex marriage today; pro-choice; critical of the Constitution's notwithstanding clause; endorsed Mark Carney in the 2025 Liberal leadership race.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering politics, Francis Scarpaleggia worked in the private sector for various companies, including as a corporate financial analyst for Comterm. He also worked as a business consultant. In addition to his corporate career, he taught business administration at Dawson College in Montreal.
Key Relationships & Connections
Francis Scarpaleggia has served as the Chair of the National Liberal Caucus, a key leadership role that involves representing the interests of all Liberal Members of Parliament to the party's leadership. He was first elected in a 2004 by-election, succeeding former federal Environment Minister Clifford Lincoln, who had held the Lac-Saint-Louis riding for the Liberal Party.
Where Francis falls on key policy spectrums
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Francis Scarpaleggia won with 43,446 votes (67.6%)
Total votes cast: 64,242
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