Marie-France Lalonde
Liberal · Orléans, ON
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Biography
Marie-France Lalonde is a Franco-Ontarian politician in Ontario, Canada who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Orléans as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada since 2019. She also served as the Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the provincial riding of Orléans from 2014 until 2019, when she resigned her seat to run federally. She then won in her riding with 54 percent of the vote. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1971, Ottawaencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- entrepreneur, politician, social workerencyclopedia
Electoral history
Orléans
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialMarie-France Lalonde53,146Steve MansourRunner-up · Conservative22,072Difference 31,074 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Orléans
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaMarie-France Lalonde39,101Mary-Elsie WolfeRunner-up · Conservative21,700Difference 17,401 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Orléans
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaMarie-France Lalonde44,183David BertschiRunner-up · Conservative22,984Difference 21,199 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Education
- Cégep de l'OutaouaisDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
2,116 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, today, September 25, is Franco-Ontarian Day. As a proud Franco-Ontarian, I want to pay tribute to those who keep our language and culture alive in Ontario and beyond. As the member for Orléans, I am also very proud to represent a dynamic, bilingual community where F…Statements by Members — Franco-Ontarian Day · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
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A stored score on 7 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Supports putting a price on carbon for net zero by 2050 and planting two billion trees.
I am very proud that we put a price on carbon. It was an important measure for the net zero emissions target we committed to reach by 2050. Our action plan is designed to achieve that target.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
Excerpts repeat calls to rebuild, reinvest and re-equip the armed forces with new ships and equipment.
Our new government has embarked on an ambitious plan to rebuild, reinvest in and re-equip our armed forces. Can the Minister of National Defence provide an update on this important plan?Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts endorse asymmetrical agreements and Quebec's distinct role in tax collection and services.
The signing of an asymmetrical agreement with Quebec for this sector provided for the allocation of nearly $6 billion between 2021 and 2026 to make improvements to Quebec's system. In that agreement, our government highlighted the trail-blazing nature of the Quebec government's reduced-contribution educational child care services program, created in 1997 for children under five.Source of that line
Foreign affairs
Assertive alliances and sanctions
The other end of this axis: Alliance restraint
Canada will provide safe haven and stands with Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
I want to start by saying that Canada remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukrainian immigrants have helped build this country, and we will continue to stand with the courageous people of Ukraine in upholding the values that our countries share.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Calls for Canada-wide standards to protect seniors in long-term care.
We need to address long-term care services in Ontario and all across Canada. That is what the federal government plans to do. I think that Canada-wide standards are important if we want to protect our beloved seniors and keep them, and all Canadians, safe and healthy.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Immigration is vital to fighting labour shortage and processed record numbers of permanent residents.
In 2021, we processed over half a million applications and welcomed more than 405,000 new permanent residents, which represents the most newcomers in a single year in Canadian history. The minister and I heard the deep frustrations held by those who are trying to come to Canada to reunite with their families.Source of that line
Labour
More flexibility for employers
The other end of this axis: Stronger unions and standards
Excerpts endorse measures to ease LMIA limits and extend work permits for employers.
That is why as part of the workforce solutions road map, we will eliminate the limit on low-wage positions for seasonal employers, extend LMIA validity for low-wage occupations, and extend the maximum duration of employment for the high-wage and global talent streams from two years to three years.Source of that line
7 topics with no stored score
- AgricultureNo position has been scored.
- EnergyNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Fiscal policyNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
Comparing stored scores on the same questions.