Maïté Blanchette Vézina is poised to join the Conservative Party of Quebec, a move that is expected to significantly alter the party’s status in the National Assembly. This announcement is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 11:15 ET, and will be made by Éric Duhaime, the party leader.
Currently serving as an independent Member of the National Assembly for Rimouski, Blanchette Vézina’s transition to the Conservative Party marks the first time the party will have representation in the legislature since 2022. The last representative for the party was Claire Samson, who served from 2018 to 2022.
The Conservative Party of Quebec has struggled to maintain a presence in the National Assembly, and this planned recruitment is seen as a pivotal moment for the party. Duhaime has expressed optimism about the announcement, stating, “Tomorrow, starting at 11:15 ET, I will announce that the Conservative Party of Quebec will have a representative within the walls of the National Assembly.”
Blanchette Vézina has previously engaged with the party, participating as a speaker at its most recent congress, indicating her alignment with the party’s goals and values. Her joining is expected to bring renewed energy and visibility to the Conservative Party.
Party executives are set to formalize the arrangement in the hours leading up to the announcement, with Duhaime scheduled to hold a press point inside the National Assembly to present the new representative.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the implications of this change for the party’s future strategies and electoral prospects. However, the recruitment of Blanchette Vézina is anticipated to be a significant step in revitalizing the Conservative Party of Quebec’s influence in provincial politics.
