Xavier Barsalou-Duval
- Born
- November 10, 1988
- Political Experience
- President of the Forum jeunesse du Bloc Québécois from 2011 to 2015; Elected to the House of Commons in 2015; Critic of transport, infrastructure and communities; Vice chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations
- Notable
- Elected with the lowest percentage of the vote of any Member of Parliament in 2015 (28.6%); Supported Martine Ouellet's leadership during a caucus revolt.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before entering federal politics, Xavier Barsalou-Duval reportedly worked as a political advisor in the Quebec National Assembly. He holds a master's degree in economics and has also worked as an economic and financial analyst. Public disclosures do not indicate significant business holdings or investments outside of what is typical for a Member of Parliament.
Key Relationships & Connections
As a prominent member of the Bloc Québécois, Barsalou-Duval serves as the party's critic for finance, transport, and infrastructure. During his first federal election campaign in 2015, he received the public endorsement of former Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe.
Public Controversies
In 2017, Barsalou-Duval faced criticism after a photo showed him posing with a version of the Patriotes flag. Jewish groups and historians pointed out that this specific flag design was also used in the 1930s by a fascist and anti-Semitic movement in Quebec led by Adrien Arcand. Barsalou-Duval stated he was unaware of that association and that his intention was solely to honour the Patriotes of 1837-1838. He affirmed his opposition to all forms of racism and anti-Semitism.
Where Xavier falls on key policy spectrums
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People & Society
How We're Governed
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Xavier Barsalou-Duval won with 28,765 votes (46.1%)
Total votes cast: 62,426
How does Xavier Barsalou-Duval's voting record line up with your values?
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