Nelson Sergerie
MATANE – Diane Lebouthiller will seek a fourth mandate from voters in the newly expanded constituency of the Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine-Listuguj during the next election.
She was elected for the first time under the Liberal banner in 2015 and announced her intentions to run again on February 9 before the members of the Matanie Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Matane.
During the last ministerial reshuffle, which promoted her to Minister of Fisheries and Oceans last fall, Ms. Lebouthillier indicated that she intended to be a candidate if her health allowed it.
Clearly, Ms. Lebouthillier wants another electoral battle. Making the announcement in Matane is symbolic since the MRCs of Matanie and Avignon are added to his constituency following the redistribution of the electoral map, which eliminates the riding of Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia.
“Gaspesians and Magdalen Islanders have given me the honour of a lifetime to represent them since 2015, and I want to tell them that, more than ever, I still have the sacred fire to continue to defend their interests in Ottawa. After four long years in opposition, the people of Avignon and Matanie will have a unique opportunity in the next election: to choose to play in the middle of the ice rink and take a full part in the decisions that affect them,” states the Member of Parliament in a press release.
Elections are scheduled for October 2025.