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Giovanni Manfredi

Giovanni Manfredi is a Quebec entrepreneur, financial security advisor, and longtime financial-services professional with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, families, professionals, and business owners plan for their financial futures. Born and raised in Quebec with strong Italian roots, Giovanni has developed a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity that has helped shape both Quebec and Canada. Fluent in French, English, Italian, and Spanish, he believes that the ability to communicate with people in their own language provides more than simply a means of conversation—it creates understanding, builds relationships, and brings communities closer together. Throughout his professional career, Giovanni has worked closely with people from many different backgrounds and walks of life. These experiences have reinforced one of his most fundamental beliefs: every person deserves to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, regardless of their language, culture, background, or place of origin. Giovanni believes strongly that Quebec can protect its unique identity and French heritage while remaining open, inclusive, respectful of individual rights, and an important part of a strong and united Canada. For him, diversity and bilingualism should be viewed as strengths that create opportunities for Quebecers rather than as reasons to divide them. His philosophy of personal responsibility also extends to health and quality of life. Giovanni is a firm believer in maintaining both a healthy mind and a healthy body. Proper nutrition, regular fitness training, discipline, and continuous personal development are important parts of his daily life. He believes that physical and mental well-being contribute to stronger individuals, stronger families, and ultimately stronger communities. As a businessman and financial professional, Giovanni understands the realities faced by Quebec families and entrepreneurs: the rising cost of living, taxation, building a business, preparing for retirement, protecting a family, and trying to create financial security for the next generation. His decades of working directly with people have given him a practical perspective on how government decisions ultimately affect individuals at the kitchen table, in the workplace, and in their businesses. Giovanni first entered provincial politics as a Canadian Party of Quebec candidate in the October 3, 2022 Quebec general election. His decision to become involved was motivated by a desire to give citizens a stronger voice and to advocate for a Quebec where government respects the rights, freedoms, languages, cultures, and contributions of all its citizens. Now, Giovanni is once again offering himself as a candidate for the Canadian Party of Quebec in the 2026 provincial election. His decision to run again comes from the same conviction that originally brought him into politics: public service should be about people, fairness, opportunity, accountability, and respect. Giovanni believes political leadership should bring people together rather than push them apart. He wants Quebecers—French-speaking, English-speaking, newcomers, established families, young people, seniors, entrepreneurs, and workers—to feel that they have a place in Quebec's future and that their voices matter. He believes strongly in fair treatment and respect for all people, whether they live in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, or anywhere in the world. While people may have different languages, traditions, beliefs, and opinions, Giovanni believes that our shared humanity should always come first. For Giovanni, seeking public office is not about becoming a career politician. It is about bringing decades of real-world business experience, life experience, cultural understanding, and direct interaction with Quebec families into public service. His vision is straightforward: A confident Quebec. A fair Quebec. A prosperous Quebec. A Quebec that respects its citizens, celebrates its diversity, protects individual freedoms, and takes its rightful place within a strong and united Canada. Giovanni Manfredi is proud to once again stand as a candidate for the Canadian Party of Quebec and to offer his experience, energy, and commitment in service to the people of Quebec.