Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault
Liberal · Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
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Biography
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault is a Canadian politician from the Liberal Party of Canada. He was elected Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche in the 2025 Canadian federal election. From 2021 to 2025, he served as a municipal councillor for the rural community of Kedgwick. encyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Madawaska—Restigouche
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialGuillaume Deschênes-Thériault22,720Michel MorinRunner-up · Conservative16,320Difference 6,400 votes. 2 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Madawaska--Restigouche.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
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Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
652 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
Mr. Speaker, in April 2025, we were elected with a clear mandate to strengthen, diversify and unite the Canadian economy. Over the past 18 months, our Prime Minister and our government have shown real leadership in advancing these objectives. Last year, we began by establishing…Government Orders — Building Canada Strong Act · 2026-09-24
Where they stand
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A stored score on 11 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
Repeatedly states commitment to keeping and protecting supply management for dairy, poultry and eggs.
We are also determined to keep Canada's commitment to supply management and the sectors governed by it, including dairy products, poultry and eggs. This system helps protect Canadian jobs and ensures the stability of our food supply as production costs fluctuate, while guaranteeing that farmers get a minimum price for their products.Source of that line
Climate
Slower phase-down, production first
The other end of this axis: Faster fossil phase-down
Repeatedly highlights eliminating consumer carbon pricing to lower costs while claiming continued climate commitment.
From day one, our new government eliminated consumer carbon pricing. We are already seeing the impact. This has resulted in lower fuel prices. This is another meaningful action that helps Canadian families.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
States historic investments in defence and meeting 2% GDP NATO target.
We have also announced historic investments in defence. Starting this year, will meet our 2% of GDP target to honour our commitments to NATO. With these historic investments in defence, we are also going to stimulate our economy.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Advocates one-and-done approvals and major projects office to advance energy security projects quickly.
These projects will stimulate economic growth, strengthen energy security and supply chains and create long-term sustainable jobs. Once we determine that a project is in the national interest, it will go ahead right away, not 10 years from now.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
Supports federal action to remove interprovincial barriers and buy Canadian policy.
After taking office, we started by removing interprovincial trade barriers at the federal level. We introduced a buy Canadian policy in our budget because we know that we have to be our own best customer.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Repeatedly promotes tax cuts, GST elimination on homes, and carbon tax removal to aid affordability.
We are starting by cutting income taxes, eliminating the GST on new homes, and doing away with consumer carbon pricing.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Repeatedly supports expanding Canadian dental care plan, pharmacare and child care.
Last month, eligibility for the Canadian dental care plan was expanded to all age groups. That means more than eight million Canadians now have access to the affordable dental care they need. Here is my question: Is my colleague from Niagara West as excited as I am about this great news about expanding access to the Canadian dental care plan?Source of that line
Housing
Market supply and deregulation
The other end of this axis: Public supply and demand controls
Backs GST rebate to encourage developers to increase housing supply and speed construction.
The goal is both to help individuals entering the housing market for the first time and to encourage developers to increase the housing supply. The rebate will provide GST relief on new homes at or under $1 million.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Supports increasing francophone immigration target to 12% by 2029 to strengthen communities.
For example, during the election campaign, we committed to increasing the francophone immigration target to 12% by 2029. This is a concrete measure that will contribute to the vitality of French. As we know, French has been in decline in Canada outside Quebec since 1969.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Supports bail reform and tougher sentences for repeat offenders.
During the election campaign, we promised Canadians that this new government would make bail reform and tougher sentences a priority. That is exactly what we are doing with Bill C‑14, for example.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Advocates eliminating interprovincial trade barriers to unify the Canadian economy and facilitate trade.
To do that, we have to start by getting rid of internal trade barriers. During the election campaign, we also talked about implementing projects of national interest.Source of that line
3 topics with no stored score
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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