Minority rights
Protect English-speaking, allophone, visible minority, and Indigenous communities through clear constitutional commitments.
Canadian Party of Quebec
Democracy without division
CaPQ speaks for Quebecers who believe rights are not negotiable, bilingualism is an asset, and public life should be grounded in fairness, dignity, and democratic accountability.
Current work
Who we are
What we stand for
A modern federalist platform rooted in constitutional rights, minority protections, and public institutions that serve every Quebecer.
Indigenous rights
Advance reconciliation through respect, partnership, and fair treatment before the law.
Linguistic rights
Defend official language equality and reject coercive language policy.
Religious freedom
Protect civil liberties and individual conscience in public life.
Bilingualism
Treat French and English as shared civic assets and practical tools for opportunity.
National unity
Build a confident Quebec within a united Canada.
Leader and Co-Founder
Joseph Cianflone
A Harvard and Oxford graduate with a record of leadership in global health technology, Joseph Cianflone brings a rights-based, solutions-driven approach to Quebec politics.
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Our candidates
Meet the people ready to represent their communities at the National Assembly.
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Orford
Ngaire DeNora
"Ngaire DeNora is a dedicated community advocate, ATV safety activist, certified caregiver, and active volunteer based in Stanstead, Quebec, in the Eastern Townships. Self-employed as a certified caregiver, she has built her career around helping others and strengthening the well-being of her community. Ngaire pursued her education at both Champlain College and Bishop’s University, experiences that helped shape her commitment to public service and community engagement. In 2018, she established the Myles Memorial Welding Scholarship Fund at the Lennoxville Vocational Training Center in memory of her son, Myles, who was a welder. The scholarship continues to support aspiring welders and remains active today, reflecting her ongoing dedication to education and skilled trades. A passionate volunteer, Ngaire contributes her time to organizations such as Phelps Helps and Sunnyseed Gardens, demonstrating her commitment to supporting local residents and fostering a strong, connected community. Ngaire believes that Anglophones and other minority communities in Quebec deserve a strong and effective voice. This conviction led her to support the Canadian Party of Quebec and its mission to promote inclusion, representation, and equal opportunities for all Quebecers. Through her advocacy, volunteerism, and community leadership, Ngaire continues to work toward building a stronger, more inclusive future for her region and the province."
Nelligan
Michael Wilkinson
My journey began at the Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire in 2001. Growing up as an only child encouraged me to build friendships and connect with people from all walks of life. It taught me to approach others with curiosity rather than judgment and to value perspectives different from my own. Over time, that curiosity expanded beyond personal relationships and became a desire to better understand how Quebecers and Canadians live, work, and build society together. A defining moment in my life came when I was 16 years old at Loyola High School. As part of a humanitarian trip, many of us in Secondary IV travelled to Consuelo in the Dominican Republic, where I lived with a local family for a week. Before arriving, I expected the challenges of poverty to dominate daily life. Instead, what stood out most was the strength of the community. Despite significant socioeconomic hardship, I found people who were welcoming, optimistic, and deeply connected to one another. I came to believe that this sense of community helped people face adversity with resilience and hope. Returning to Canada, I began to notice that although we enjoy tremendous prosperity, many people feel increasingly disconnected from one another. That realization inspired my interest in politics because I came to believe that the ultimate purpose of government is to unite people around our common goals and help solve the common challenges that affect us all. After graduating from John Abbott College, I enrolled at Bishop’s University, where I earned a degree in International Political Economy. My studies explored the relationship between economics, politics, and public policy, while courses in business, sociology, and history broadened my understanding of the many issues that shape our society. Rather than specializing in a single field, I wanted to become a well-rounded thinker who could understand problems from multiple perspectives and engage thoughtfully with people from different backgrounds. That foundation proved invaluable when I represented Bishop’s University at the National Model United Nations in New York City. Working alongside my partner, I negotiated with delegates from around the world, built consensus, and defended positions on complex international issues. At the conclusion of the conference, we were honoured to receive the Best Delegate award. The experience reinforced the importance of preparation, collaboration, respectful dialogue, and finding common ground, even among people with very different views. Today, at 25 years old, I am proud to stand as the Canadian Party of Quebec’s candidate in Nelligan. I believe politics should bring people together rather than divide them. We face real challenges, including the rising cost of living, access to healthcare, protecting our fundamental freedoms, and ensuring Quebec remains a place where families and businesses can thrive. These challenges deserve practical solutions that unite us instead of pitting us against one another. I believe our identity is defined not by our language, religion, or culture, but by our actions and our shared commitment to one another. My goal is to help build a Quebec that is more united, more prosperous, and more welcoming for everyone who calls it home.
Chomedey
Jonathan Gray
Jonathan has been involved with the Canadian Party of Quebec since 2022. In the previous provincial election, he ran in the riding of Robert-Baldwin in the West Island, where he garnered more than 4% of the vote with a new party that was officially registered only three months before the election. This was a strong indication that voters who knew the party wanted fresh and honest leadership. Jonathan has a background in Environmental Sciences and a strong affinity for responsible environmental protections while also recognizing the need for economic development. He is also concerned with the state of education in Quebec, including laws that disadvantage the English school system. The condition of schools and the curriculum taught are topics of great concern to him. Jonathan is currently employed as a high school teacher of science and technology in Chomedey, Laval. He also manages a local green club and community garden with more than 25 active residents and students. Jonathan has sat on multiple boards, including the Laval Junior’s School Board and teacher councils, and currently serves as a sector director with the Laval Teachers’ Union. He is running as a candidate in the riding of Chomedey and believes voters should choose the honest and fair leadership offered by the Canadian Party of Quebec.
Mont-Royal-Outremont
Christian Turgeon
My name is Christian Turgeon, and I am a lifelong Montrealer and the CaPQ candidate for Mont-Royal–Outremont. I come from a French-Canadian and Italian family, and I'm proud of the diversity that makes our city strong. As a small business owner, I understand the everyday challenges facing families, workers, and seniors. I'm running to bring practical solutions, respectful dialogue, and to serve every resident with honesty and commitment.
Marquette
Alexandre Pendenza
Alexandre Pendenza is the Canadian Party of Quebec candidate for Marquette.
Vaudreuil
Claudia Ottaviano-Maheux
I joined the Canadian Party of Quebec in 2022 because I believe Quebec’s minority communities deserve stronger representation and a genuine federalist alternative. As the daughter of Italian immigrants, I experienced language-based exclusion firsthand. In the mid-1960s, despite speaking French and being raised Catholic, I was refused admission to French-language school. Years later, I chose French-language education for my own daughter, determined that she would have the freedom to belong to both of Quebec’s linguistic worlds. I spent more than 40 years in commercial lending, including senior roles with Accord Financial, the Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Boston Canada, specializing in asset-based financing for mid-market businesses. My career taught me to assess risk, challenge assumptions and distinguish facts from rhetoric. The passage of Bill 96 in 2022 convinced me that it was time to move from observer to participant. I have been a board member of CaPQ since May 2024. I also managed built four Anglophone Facebook groups with more than 10,000 members combined. I am committed to federalism, bilingualism and the equal dignity and rights of all Quebecers.
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