Marie-France Lalonde
- 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.
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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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Marie-France Lalonde won with 53,146 votes (67.4%)
Total votes cast: 78,803
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