Pauline Rochefort
Liberal · Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
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Biography
Pauline Rochefort is a Canadian politician who has served as the member of Parliament for the riding of Nipissing—Timiskaming as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada since 2025. Prior to entering federal politics, she served as the mayor of East Ferris, Ontario from 2018 to 2025. encyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Nipissing—Timiskaming
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialPauline Rochefort27,674Garry KellerRunner-up · Conservative26,121Difference 1,553 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Nipissing--Timiskaming.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Education
Our sources do not list any education for this member.
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
Government roles
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development)official
In their own words
491 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, on this September 25, the green and white flag flies proudly over Nipissing—Timiskaming, from Earlton to Temiskaming Shores, from North Bay to Astorville. Franco-Ontarian Day invites us to celebrate the contributions of francophones to our province. Today I would li…Statements by Members — Franco-Ontarian Day · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 8 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
states supply management is non-negotiable and pledges strong support for dairy and other supply-managed industries
We were all very pleased to see that the “Canada Strong” plan very clearly states that supply management is non-negotiable. Recently, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food also made an excellent comment when he declared that supply management is non-negotiable. We are therefore going to give our dairy industry and all other supply-managed industries our strong support.Source of that line
Defence
Higher spending and more capability
The other end of this axis: Restrain spending and deployments
welcomes rearming and reinvesting in Canadian Armed Forces and defence sector investments
Could he give his views on what is included in the throne speech, as well as the “Canada Strong” plan, related to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces?Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
backs Canada Strong fund that invests in energy alongside other key sectors
From energy to infrastructure to mining, the fund will invest across key sectors while delivering market rate returns for Canadians who choose to participate. I particularly appreciate the Prime Minister's emphasis on making the fund accessible to all Canadians, regardless of their economic situation.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
highlights that the federal government plays a key role in supporting minority language communities
The federal government plays a key role, and this budget ensures important services for our community. I mentioned services that are offered by Radio-Canada.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
defends budget measures including new pension plans, tax deductions and social programs
We were absolutely delighted when the government came forward with the first-ever pension plan and tax deduction in support of personal support workers.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
lists and pledges to protect many public programs including dental care and pharmacare
Today, I am pleased to confirm to residents of Nipissing—Timiskaming that budget 2025 would protect the vital social programs that matter to the citizens of our riding, and I will name them. They are the Canada child benefit, the national school food program, the Canada disability benefit, the old age security program, Canadian student loans and grants, $10-a-day child care, the Canada workers benefit, the Canadian dental care plan and pharmacare. It is difficult to summarize everything budget 2025 holds for the citizens of Nipissing—Timiskaming, but I would like to focus on a few points.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
backs public investments in affordable and supportive housing units
Pauline Rochefort — Nipissing-Timiskaming $4.5 million for 60 New Affordable and Supportive Housing Units Coming to North Bay (NORTH BAY, ON) – Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
supports Criminal Code changes to combat hate-motivated intimidation and violence
Legal experts, prosecutors and police officers are saying that they need these changes to the Criminal Code to combat hate in our communities. We have before us a bill that brings balance. It strikes a balance between respecting the freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and protecting Canadians from hate-motivated intimidation and violence. Like my colleague, I do not understand why some members would not support this bill.Source of that line
6 topics with no stored score
- ClimateNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- ImmigrationNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
- TradeNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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