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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Marie-France Lalonde won with 53,146 votes (67.4%)
Total votes cast: 78,803
Mr. Speaker, on March 20, we celebrated the International Day of La Francophonie, a perfect opportunity to highlight the vitality and impact of the French language and the richness of our linguistic duality, which strengthens our identity and unites us. All month long, francophone communities have been actively celebrating our heritage. The theme of the 28th Rendez-vous de la Francophonie was [more]
Mr. Speaker, Ontario is home to a vibrant francophone community. Now more than ever, I am proud to rise in the House to celebrate the wealth of the French language. The International Day of La Francophonie is an important time to strengthen the francophone presence and attract and retain francophone talent in Ontario and across Canada. Can the Minister of Immigration tell us what our government [more]
Mr. Speaker, March 8 was International Women's Day. This day gives us an opportunity to highlight the progress made in advancing women's rights, while also recognizing the work that remains to be done. On March 6, I had the honour of hosting my 12th annual International Women's Day breakfast, followed by the Orléans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Awards, celebrating outstanding women and [more]
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the following reports of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, or APF. The first report concerns its participation in the 40th session of the APF America Regional Assembly, held in Quebec City, Canada, from September 9 to 11, 2025. The second [more]
Mr. Speaker, the new defence industrial strategy is a testament to our confidence in the industrial capabilities—
Mr. Speaker, the new defence industrial strategy is a testament to our confidence in Canada's industrial capabilities and our strength on the international stage. We are allocating $81 billion to rebuild, rearm and reinvest in our Canadian Armed Forces. The government has taken meaningful action, including a $900-million investment in innovative dual-use technologies. Can the Minister of [more]
Mr. Speaker, last week, from February 16 to 22, we celebrated scouting week 2026 with the theme “Proud and United in Scouting”. In Canada, the francophone scouting movement brings together some 10,000 youths and 3,700 volunteers in an active community that brings adventure to life. In my riding, the 24th Orléans scout troop includes 104 outstanding youths who are known for their bravery, team [more]