Linda Lapointe
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Linda Lapointe was a business owner. For over 30 years, she reportedly owned and operated a franchise of the retailer Dans un Jardin, which sells bath and body products. She was also actively involved in the local business community, serving as president of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Thérèse-De Blainville in Quebec.
Public Controversies
In 2017, Linda Lapointe faced public criticism and media scrutiny over her constituency office expenses. Reports revealed that she had spent over $169,000 on renovations, furniture, and technology for her office in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. The amount was one of the highest among all Members of Parliament for such expenses during that period. Lapointe defended the spending as necessary to make the office accessible and functional for constituents and staff, stating that the previous location was inadequate.
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Luc Desilets won with 19,669 votes (32.8%)
Total votes cast: 59,887
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