Marie-France Lalonde

LiberalOrléansOntario

1091Votes Cast

20Speeches

1Bills Sponsored

Background

Born: c. 1971 — Ottawa, Ontario
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, University of Ottawa; Université du Québec à Hull; Collège de l'Outaouais
Career: Worked for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Hospital for over ten years. Co-owner and general manager of Portobello Manor, a senior's residence in Orléans.
Political Experience: Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the provincial riding of Orléans from 2014 until 2019. Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Orléans as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada since 2019.
Notable: First Minister of Francophone Affairs in Ontario. Awarded the rank of Chevalier in the National Order of Merit of the French Republic on February 1, 2024.

Public Profile

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Business & Financial Interests

Before entering politics, Marie-France Lalonde had a career as a social worker. She also co-owned and operated Portobello Manor, a retirement home in Orléans, Ontario. This background in social work and senior care was a key part of her public profile when she first ran for office.

Public Controversies

During her time as a provincial minister in the Ontario government, Lalonde faced public scrutiny in her role as Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Her ministry was criticized for its handling of issues within the province's jail system, including overcrowding, the use of solitary confinement, and the treatment of inmates with mental health issues. These problems were the subject of significant media coverage and debate in the provincial legislature.

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2025 Election Results — Orléans

Marie-France Lalonde won with 53,146 votes (67.4%)

Marie-France Lalonde(Liberal)53,146 (67.4%)

Steve Mansour(Conservative)22,072 (28.0%)

Oulai B. Goué(NDP-New Democratic Party)2,063 (2.6%)

Jaycob Jacques(Green Party)652 (0.8%)

Tafiqul Abu Mohammad(People's Party)331 (0.4%)

Arlo Arrowsmith(Libertarian)301 (0.4%)

Mazhar Choudhry(Independent)162 (0.2%)

Arabella Vida(Independent)76 (0.1%)

Total votes cast: 78,803

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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

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

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

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 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

Jun 16, 2026

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Jun 15, 2026

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

Jun 15, 2026

YeaA vote to start the scheduled business for the day.

Jun 15, 2026

NayThis 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

NayThis 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 15, 2026

YeaThis 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

YeaThis 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

DebateNo. 136

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, entitled “Removing Barriers to Entrepreneurship Among Veterans”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report. While I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders of