Sébastien Lemire
Bloc Québécois · Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
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Biography
Sébastien Lemire is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 election. He represents the electoral district of Abitibi—Témiscamingue as a member of the Bloc Québécois. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1950encyclopedia
- Languages
- Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Abitibi—Témiscamingue
Bloc Québécois · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialSébastien Lemire24,774Jonathan AndresenRunner-up · Liberal13,551Difference 11,223 votes. 3 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Abitibi--Témiscamingue.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Abitibi—Témiscamingue
Bloc Québécois · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaSébastien Lemire23,120William Legault-LacasseRunner-up · Liberal11,013Difference 12,107 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Abitibi--Témiscamingue.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Abitibi—Témiscamingue
Bloc Québécois · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaSébastien Lemire22,803Claude ThibaultRunner-up · Liberal12,417Difference 10,386 votes. 4 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Abitibi--Témiscamingue.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Education
- University of SherbrookeDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
- École nationale d'administration publiqueDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
- Union des producteurs agricolesRole not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
In their own words
5,023 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, last week, the Liberal government announced that it intends to privatize Canada's four major airports, including Montreal's airport in Dorval. This airport plays a key role in Quebec's economy, and in Montreal's economy in particular. This is what is known as strateg…Oral Questions — Air Transportation · 2026-09-21
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 10 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
Excerpts repeat opposition to breaches and market losses from trade deals, calling for no more concessions.
Having worked closely with the Fédération régionale de l'UPA d'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, I know that what our farmers want, even more than compensation, is for there to be no more breaches in supply management in our trade agreements. Will the government commit to putting a stop to such breaches in supply management in all trade agreements going forward?Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Excerpts call for stopping fossil fuel subsidies, meeting Paris targets with accountability, and investing in renewables.
At the same time, Canada should stop directly investing in western Canada's fossil fuel industry through subsidies and tax breaks. Obviously, we also need to support our friends in Alberta in their green transition.Source of that line
Energy
Restrict new oil and gas
The other end of this axis: Expand production and export
Excerpts reject oil economy and call for transition to renewables while stopping fossil fuel subsidies.
I respect the decisions that Alberta might make with respect to its economic development. However, Quebec has decided not to rely on the oil industry. I made the personal decision to buy an all-electric car.Source of that line
Federalism
Provinces lead
The other end of this axis: Ottawa leads
Excerpts repeatedly criticize federal interference in provincial jurisdiction and demand unconditional transfers to Quebec.
The Liberal plan also involves interfering in areas under provincial jurisdiction, such as health and infrastructure, by investing money without going through the Government of Quebec. The Government of Quebec is opposed to that, of course, and is backed up by the Canadian Constitution.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
Calls for stopping tax avoidance by large corporations using tax havens and for significantly increasing Canada health transfers.
The Bloc Québécois is proposing new revenue sources to restore the economy. In particular, we must stop tax avoidance by large corporations that use tax havens. That way, the government could recoup billions of dollars and help the provinces and the less fortunate.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Excerpts demand higher unconditional federal health transfers to provinces.
On September 18, the provinces jointly called on the federal government to significantly increase funding to help cover the escalating costs of delivering health care, particularly as a result of the pandemic. They are requesting an increase of $28 billion, which would raise Ottawa's share of health care funding from 22% to 35%.Source of that line
Housing
Public supply and demand controls
The other end of this axis: Market supply and deregulation
Excerpts call for federal funds transferred to Quebec and municipalities for social housing with no strings attached.
That makes social housing infrastructure transfers top priority for us and for other parts of the country. The federal government must transfer funds to build social housing units and repair existing units, and it must put Quebec and municipalities in charge, no strings attached. Vacancy rates are very low right now in Quebec and pretty much everywhere else.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Excerpts support programs to attract newcomers and young people to regions and flexible temporary foreign worker rules.
We could bring workers back to the regions by creating a tax credit for young graduates, newcomers and families who settle in the regions. COVID-19 is an opportunity to encourage people to move back to Quebec's regions.Source of that line
Labour
Stronger unions and standards
The other end of this axis: More flexibility for employers
Excerpts call for longer EI sickness benefits, minimum wage improvements, and better support for workers.
By sticking with 15 weeks of special employment insurance sickness benefits, the government is forcing a physician, employer or citizen to not play by the established rules. They will do so out of compassion and common sense.Source of that line
Trade
Diversify away from one partner
The other end of this axis: Deeper continental integration
Excerpts oppose CUSMA for harming Quebec sectors and call for better protection in trade.
First, our unwillingness to support the free trade agreement is largely due to the threat of outsourcing that mining industries are facing. The government talks about possible compensation for the industry as if this is something that would benefit the industry.Source of that line
4 topics with no stored score
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- Public safetyNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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