Candidate Name: Yves-François Blanchet

Candidate Profile: Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for Abitibi–Témiscamingue since 2019, Sébastien Lemire serves as the party’s spokesperson for Indigenous Relations, Northern Development, and Sports. He has also held the roles of spokesperson for Industry, Regional Economic Development, and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he chaired the Youth Network of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) during its 47th session in Kigali, Rwanda.