Michel Boudrias Explained

Michel Boudrias (born 1977) is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Terrebonne in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 to 2021. He was first elected in the 2015 election as a member of the Bloc Québécois.^[3] On February 28, 2018, however, Boudrias, along with six other Bloc MPs, resigned from the Bloc's caucus to sit as an independent MP citing conflicts with the leadership style of Martine Ouellet.^[4] Following Ouellet's resignation, he rejoined the party on June 6, 2018.^[5] Boudrias was not re-nominated by the Bloc for the 2021 election and ran as an Independent.^[6] He was defeated by Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné.^[7]

Boudrias served in Afghanistan in 2010–11 as part of the Royal 22nd Regiment.^[8] He is also a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jour 3: Un bloquiste devenu candidat indépendant et un débat sur les garderies. 17 August 2021.
2. Web site: Official Voting Results. Elections Canada. January 23, 2021.
3. Web site: Former NWAC president Audette misses red wave . APTN National News . 20 October 2015 . 20 October 2015.
4. News: Allard. Clement. Seven of 10 Bloc Quebecois MPs quit over Martine Ouellet's leadership. February 28, 2018. The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. February 28, 2018.
5. News: Two of seven MPs who quit the Bloc Quebecois returning to the party. June 6, 2018. The Canadian Press. June 6, 2018.
6. Web site: As Bloc prepares for federal election, infighting grows over candidate selection process . 8 August 2021 .
7. News: Lafortune . Steven . September 20, 2021 . Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné élue dans Terrebonne . Mon Joliette . September 22, 2021 .
8. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/10/29/bloc-qubcois-mp-michel-boudrias-proud-to-have-served-canada.html Bloc Québécois MP Michel Boudrias proud to have served Canada
9. Web site: Recipients. 11 June 2018.