Joël Godin

ConservativePortneuf—Jacques-CartierQuebec

1021Votes Cast

20Speeches

0Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: March 14, 1965
Political Experience: Former municipal councillor in Saint-Joachim, Quebec; Elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 2015
Notable: Elected vice chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages in the 45th Canadian Parliament in 2025.

Public Profile

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Business & Financial Interests

Before being elected to Parliament, Joël Godin had a career in business. He was reportedly the owner and general manager of an IGA supermarket in Saint-Raymond, Quebec. He was also active in local business circles, having served as the president of the Saint-Raymond Chamber of Commerce.

Public Controversies

In 2021, Joël Godin was reportedly one of the Conservative MPs who voted against Bill C-6, which aimed to ban conversion therapy in Canada. The vote drew criticism from political opponents and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. In 2023, he reportedly faced criticism for comments made in the House of Commons where he referred to the federal dental care plan as a "communist" project, a characterization that was disputed by other parties.

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House Seat

2025 Election Results — Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier

Joël Godin won with 32,184 votes (49.6%)

Joël Godin(Conservative)32,184 (49.6%)

Antonin Leroux(Liberal)18,865 (29.0%)

Christian Hébert(Bloc Québécois)11,606 (17.9%)

Félix Couture(NDP-New Democratic Party)1,034 (1.6%)

Johann Queffelec(Green Party)728 (1.1%)

Simon Frenette(People's Party)524 (0.8%)

Total votes cast: 64,941

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Recent Activity

Jun 18, 2026

pairedVoting on Bill C-30, a proposed law to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedThis vote sets the rules for quickly processing Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedThis vote is about withdrawing Bill C-9, a proposed law to change the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedThe House is considering changes the Senate suggested for proposed law Bill C-9, which is about hate speech, hate crimes, and getting into religious or cultural places.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedDebating proposed law Bill C-26, which would let the government spend money to increase the number of homes available.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedThis vote is about Bill C-267, a proposed law to create a country-wide plan to make electronics and important home appliances last longer.

Jun 17, 2026

pairedThis vote is about changing the plan for how Bill C-22, a proposed law about lawful access, will be handled.

Jun 16, 2026

pairedThis vote is about a change to the plan for reviewing Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on building more homes.

Jun 16, 2026

pairedThis vote is to stop the debate on Government Business No. 11.

Jun 16, 2026

pairedVote to begin the day's scheduled work.

Jun 16, 2026

pairedThis vote decides how Parliament will deal with Bill C-26, a proposed law to spend money on housing.

Jun 16, 2026

pairedA proposal to end the House's meeting for the day.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote is about speeding up the process for Bill C-30, a proposed law about the spring economic plan presented to Parliament on April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote sets a time limit for discussing Bill C-9, a proposed law that changes the Criminal Code about hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis vote decides if they should stop debating Government Business No. 12.

Jun 15, 2026

NayA vote to start the scheduled business for the day.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote is about a proposed change to Bill C-30, a proposed law that would carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

YeaThis vote is about changing the way Parliament handles proposed law C-30, which aims to carry out parts of the spring economic update from April 28, 2026.

Jun 12, 2026

NaySetting a time limit for discussing Bill C-14, a proposed law that changes rules for bail and sentencing.

Jun 12, 2026

QuestionThe Economy

Mr. Speaker, our thoughts are with the police officer's family. Prime Minister Two in five Canadians are struggling to put food on the table, food banks are breaking records and workers are being forced to live in their trailers when that is all they can afford. However, theis continuing with the extravagant spending and the inflationary policies that have plunged Canada into a recession. It is