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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.

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Who we are

What we stand for

A modern federalist platform rooted in constitutional rights, minority protections, and public institutions that serve every Quebecer.

01

Minority rights

Protect English-speaking, allophone, visible minority, and Indigenous communities through clear constitutional commitments.

02

Indigenous rights

Advance reconciliation through respect, partnership, and fair treatment before the law.

03

Linguistic rights

Defend official language equality and reject coercive language policy.

04

Religious freedom

Protect civil liberties and individual conscience in public life.

05

Bilingualism

Treat French and English as shared civic assets and practical tools for opportunity.

06

National unity

Build a confident Quebec within a united Canada.

Joseph Cianflone

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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Meet the people ready to represent their communities at the National Assembly.

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Westmount-Saint-Louis

Maryam Kamali Nezhad

Candidate for the Canadian Party of Quebec in Westmount–Saint-Louis For Maryam Kamali Nezhad, public service means listening to citizens, defending their rights, and putting her experience to work in pursuit of practical solutions. Now a resident of Westmount, Maryam is an engineer, manager, entrepreneur, and former municipal councillor. A wife and mother, she has nearly 30 years of professional experience in Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Specializing in hydraulics and hydrology, she holds a PhD from the Institut polytechnique de Grenoble in France. She also completed postdoctoral research at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique and taught civil and mining engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. Since 2009, Maryam has worked at Hydro-Québec in hydroelectric generation planning and water resource management. Her work requires rigour, sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and long-term vision, particularly when balancing energy needs, infrastructure safety, and environmental protection. Alongside her professional career, she co-manages a Quebec company specializing in structural systems, industrial equipment, and storage solutions. This experience has given her a direct understanding of the realities faced by entrepreneurs, employers, and workers: rising costs, excessive red tape, high taxes, labour shortages, and difficulties accessing financing. Maryam believes Quebec has remarkable talent, abundant resources, and dynamic entrepreneurs, but that its economic potential is too often held back by bureaucracy, political uncertainty, and identity-based debates that distract from the province’s real priorities. She wants a Quebec that is more productive, more competitive, and more open to investment, trade within Canada, and international markets. From 2021 to 2025, Maryam served as a municipal councillor for the Town of Mount Royal. In that role, she defended transparency, fiscal responsibility, and meaningful public consultation. In 2025, she ran for mayor to promote a more accountable form of government that was closer to the people. This experience taught her that an elected representative must be willing to ask difficult questions, demand accountability, and remain true to her principles. A Canadian of Iranian origin, Maryam studied and worked in several countries before choosing Quebec and Canada as the place to build her life and raise her son. Her journey has taught her the value of democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law, equal opportunity, and political stability. Maryam is a committed federalist. She believes Quebec’s future lies within a strong and united Canada. She opposes Quebec sovereignty, as well as nationalist and identity-based policies that divide citizens, weaken their rights, and undermine Quebec’s economic stability. For Maryam, being both Quebecer and Canadian is not a contradiction. It is possible to take pride in Quebec culture, protect and promote the French language, and at the same time remain fully committed to Canada and its institutions. Able to communicate in both French and English, Maryam considers knowledge of both languages to be a cultural, social, and economic strength. She believes every citizen should be able to live, work, study, access government services, and feel fully at home in Quebec, regardless of which official language they speak. She supports promoting French through culture, education, economic opportunity, and inclusion—not by reducing the rights of another community. She believes in protecting the rights of Quebec’s English-speaking community, respecting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and ensuring equality for all citizens. Maryam is running as the Canadian Party of Quebec candidate in Westmount–Saint-Louis because she shares its core principles: Canadian unity, bilingualism, the rule of law, individual freedom, and democracy without division. She wants the government to refocus on the issues that truly affect people’s daily lives: the cost of living, the economy, access to health care, housing, taxation, infrastructure, and the responsible management of public funds. Maryam approaches these challenges with the rigour of an engineer, the experience of a manager, the understanding of an entrepreneur, and the listening skills she has developed through public service. Her commitment is clear: to defend the rights of Quebecers, contribute to their prosperity, and help build a bilingual, confident, and strong Quebec within a united Canada.

Pierre-Laporte

Michael Douris

I was born and raised in Greenfield Park, where I attended Centennial Regional HS. I studied at Dawson College and John Abbott, graduating in Police Technology. I hold a BA in Sociology with a minor in Quebec History from Concordia University, and a BA in Legal Studies and certificate in Criminology from Carleton University. I also have a diploma in Police Leadership from Dalhousie University, and a diploma in French in the Workplace from McGill University. In 1992 I served in the Canadian Grenadier Guards infantry reserve regiment, where I performed ceremonial guard duties for Canada’s 125th anniversary. I am recently retired after 30 years of service to Canada. I worked through the 1990s for Correctional Service Canada at Cowansville Institution and Centre de Formation Federal Institution, during the period known as “the biker wars”. I was employed as a correctional officer and institutional case manager. I was also part of the group who founded UCCO/SACC (Union of Canadian Corrections Officers) as well as the first President for my institution (CFF). Shortly after 9/11, I joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an Officer in the Military Polce service. I served as Commander, Montreal Region MP Detachment, and as well deployed to Kandahar Afghanistan as Operations Officer for the Canadian task force MP company. I was employed in pre-deployment training and oversight of subsequent task forces and am a recipient of the Commander Canadian Army Commendation for my role ensuring detainee handling procedures were conducted in accordance with Canadian values and International Laws of Armed conflict. I have also been employed as National Grievance Adviser and National Harassment Adviser. Throughout my professional and private life, I have been a stalwart defender of linguistic minority rights (French throughout Canada and English within Quebec) and a staunch defender of minority Charter rights. I was born into a world where Montreal was the jewel in the crown of Canada, and an internationally renowned economic and cultural powerhouse. A world in which my province was the prime innovator and leader of the greatest country in the world. I am a candidate for the Canada Party of Quebec because I believe it is the only party whose platforms and priorities seek to return Quebec to its rightful place and stop the perpetual descent into ever more extreme attacks on individual rights in the name of ethnonationalist doctrine. We are not fair-weather federalists; we believe Canadian Exceptionalism and respect for Rule of Law are key to Quebec’s prosperous future.

Robert-Baldwin

Paul Henry Danylewich

Paul Henry Danylewich is an experienced entrepreneur, public safety specialist, community leader, and the Canadian Party of Québec candidate for the National Assembly of Québec (MNA) in the electoral district of Robert-Baldwin. Growing up in the Chomedey district of Laval, Quebec, Paul is the son of a police officer. He attended Chomedey Polyvalent High School, graduating with the class of 1985. He pursued extensive higher education in Montreal, earning dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Education and Sociology from Concordia University, followed by a graduate diploma in Adult Education and Public Administration from Concordia. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Western New Mexico University. While attending university, Paul developed a deep professional interest in martial arts and personal safety. As the program director of the White Tiger Group he developed a specialized assault prevention system focused on women, teen girls, and high-risk frontline workers. He is the author of Fearless: The Complete Personal Safety Guide for Women, published by the University of Toronto Press, alongside numerous articles on personal security and crime prevention. Recognized as a leading authority on personal safety, Paul's expert advice has been featured across North American media. In Canada, he has appeared nationally on programs like Canada AM, while in the United States, his work has been featured on NBC television's The John Walsh Show. His safety insights and commentary have also been published in major newspapers, including the Montreal Gazette, Toronto Star, and Chicago Tribune. In addition to his security consulting and media background, Paul spent two years working for the Government of Alberta in Edmonton as a Corporate Security Coordinator and Emergency Response Training Advisor for the Ministry of Human Services, developing provincial workplace violence prevention programs. Returning home to Montreal, he transitioned into business ownership as the founder of the commercial and residential landscaping firm Paul Henry Landscaping Beyond his professional background, Paul made national news headlines when CTV News featured his viral ""Fly the Flag"" campaign. As a proud local business owner, he offered free lawn care services throughout the month of May to homeowners displaying the Canadian flag, sparking a nationwide conversation about national pride, unity, and resilience. Deeply committed to grassroots philanthropy, Paul organizes annual community fundraisers—such as ""Big Paul's Summer Country Fest""—to directly support critical regional organizations, including the West Island Mission food bank and local women’s shelters. As the president of the Association of Citizens of Dollard, Paul has been on the front lines of municipal accountability. He served as the organizer of major community demonstrations—including public rallies and protests in Dollard-des-Ormeaux and the surrounding West Island region—demanding immediate action, accountability, and better infrastructure support following severe regional flooding. As the candidate for Robert-Baldwin under the Canadian Party of Québec, Paul leverages his diverse background in public administration, small business management, public safety, and grassroots community advocacy to champion pragmatic governance and the true interests of citizens in the National Assembly.

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Joseph Cianflone

Joseph Cianflone is the Leader and Co-Founder of the Canadian Party of Quebec. A proud Canadian and Quebecer, he is a Harvard and Oxford graduate with a strong record of leadership in the global healthcare sector. He has held senior management roles in innovative health technology companies, working to improve system performance and patient care across Canada and internationally. Cianflone brings a forward-thinking, solutions-driven approach to the CaPQ, reinforcing the party’s commitment to inclusion, modernization, and the protection of constitutional rights for all Quebecers. His dedication to civil liberties led him to co-found the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, a citizen-led initiative that exposed the dangers of Bills 96 and 21 and defended the rights of Quebec’s English-speaking and minority communities. Unanimously elected Leader at the 2025 CaPQ Convention, he now leads the only provincial party in Quebec that openly defends Canadian unity, bilingualism, and democratic accountability.

Mont-Royal-Outremont

Sonia Mascote

Originally from Colombia and living in Canada for the past 22 years, Sonia Moscote brings extensive experience in politics, public administration, community development, and civic engagement. Her work in both Colombia and Quebec reflects a longstanding commitment to democracy, social equity, and the protection of individual rights. Before immigrating to Canada, Sonia served for several years in Colombia as a public servant, elected official, and community advocate. She worked with government agencies and non-governmental organizations, developing significant expertise in local development, women's empowerment, and supporting members of visible minority communities. Sonia's educational background is equally diverse. She studied Law at Externado University of Colombia and Community Development Management at the University of Havana in Cuba. In Quebec, she earned Attestations of Collegial Studies in Immigration Consulting and Event Planning and Management from LaSalle College, as well as a Specialized Graduate Diploma in Public Administration. She also participated in the School of Women and Democracy organized by Women and Democracy, including the conference "Feminism and Democratic Institutions." Since settling in Quebec, Sonia has continued her professional and community involvement through a variety of leadership roles. She has served as an advisor in the Duberger-Les Saules sector and as Executive Director of Carrefour CEIBA-Québec, the Inter-American Association of Jurists, and Women and Democracy. Her work within Quebec's health and social services network, including at the CIUSSS, has enabled her to work directly with diverse communities and build strong partnerships across the sector. For more than nine years, Sonia has dedicated her experience to local development, immigrant integration, and social inclusion. Her commitment to advancing the rights of women, children, and vulnerable individuals has earned her recognized expertise in community mobilization, communications, organizational leadership, and the coordination of projects and events. Today, Sonia seeks to continue this work through provincial politics as a candidate for the Canadian Party of Quebec. She believes that a democratic society must protect fundamental rights, promote fairness and equal opportunity, and ensure that every citizen has the ability to participate fully in public life. Sonia is particularly concerned about the housing crisis affecting her riding and is committed to helping develop practical, sustainable, and collaborative solutions that allow all residents to live with dignity, security, and stability. A proud Quebecer by choice and deeply committed to democratic values, Sonia believes bilingualism is a strength for Quebec rather than a threat to the French language. She is determined to be a strong voice for fundamental rights, inclusion, dignity, and democratic accountability while working to help build an open, bilingual, and inclusive Quebec within a strong and united Canada.

Huntingdon

Dale Langille

Meet Dale Langille For Dale Langille, public service has never been about politics—it has always been about people. A lifelong resident of the Châteauguay Valley, Dale was raised in Hemmingford, where he and his wife built their home and raised their three adult children. His roots in the community run deep, and throughout his life he has been committed to helping neighbours, strengthening local organizations, and making the region an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Dale's dedication to serving others has been evident in every chapter of his life. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, he cared for seniors and vulnerable residents with compassion while coordinating staffing and daily operations in a long-term care facility. As a municipal councillor for eight years, he worked to ensure local government remained accessible, accountable, and focused on the needs of the people it serves. Whether making difficult decisions at the council table or listening to residents' concerns, Dale has always believed that leadership begins with listening. His commitment extends far beyond public office. Dale has coached youth soccer and volleyball, served on numerous community committees, and coordinated volunteers through Service d'Action Bénévole Au Cœur du Jardin, bringing people together to support families and individuals throughout the region. He believes that strong communities are built by neighbours helping neighbours. Throughout his professional career, Dale has successfully led teams, managed facilities, coordinated budgets, and built lasting relationships with employees, clients, volunteers, and community partners. These experiences have strengthened his ability to solve problems, bring people together, and find practical solutions to complex challenges. Dale is also a proud Freemason, serving in leadership roles at the local, provincial, and national levels. These experiences have reinforced the values that continue to guide him every day: integrity, service, respect, and compassion. Fluent in both English and French, Dale believes our greatest strength is our ability to work together. He understands that meaningful progress comes from respectful dialogue, thoughtful leadership, and a willingness to put people before politics. Today, Dale is asking for your support because he believes our community deserves leadership that listens, acts with integrity, and never loses sight of the people it represents. His commitment is simple: to work hard every day, earn your trust, and help build a stronger, more prosperous future for everyone. Together, we can build a community where every voice matters, every family has opportunities to succeed, and every generation can look forward to a brighter future.

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