Joël Godin
MP
Godin in 2017
Member of Parliament
for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byÉlaine Michaud
Personal details
Born (1965-03-14) March 14, 1965
Beaupré, Quebec
Political partyConservative (Federal)
Liberal Party of Quebec (Provincial)
RelativesLouis-Philippe-Antoine Bélanger (grandfather)[1]
Residence(s)Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec

Joël Godin MP (born March 14, 1965) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 election from the district of Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier.[2] He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Biography

He is a former municipal councillor in Saint-Joachim, Quebec. He describes himself as a progressive conservative.[3]

Leadership contests

During the 2022 Conservative Party leadership election, Goudin endorsed Jean Charest and threatened to leave the party if Pierre Poilievre won.[4] Following Poilevre's election, Godin stated he felt "very comfortable working with Pierre Poilievre" and that he wanted to congratulate him for his "beautiful and impressive victory".[5]

Electoral record

2021 Canadian federal election: Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeJoël Godin33,65751.6+8.1$44,464.37
Bloc QuébécoisChristian Hébert15,52523.8-0.5$20,696.78
LiberalSani Diallo10,06815.4-4.5$5,520.89
New DemocraticDavid-Roger Gagnon3,2234.9-0.9$0.00
People'sNash Mathieu1,6152.5-0.5$0.00
FreeCharle Fiset6381.0N/A$595.69
RhinocerosTommy Pelletier4900.8N/A$0.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 65,21698.4–$123,545.66
Total rejected ballots 1,0341.6
Turnout 66,25069.0
Eligible voters 96,079
Conservative hold Swing +4.3
Source: Elections Canada[6]
2019 Canadian federal election: Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeJoël Godin28,11043.46-0.51$37,463.57
Bloc QuébécoisMathieu Bonsaint15,70724.29+13.55$10,147.81
LiberalAnnie Talbot12,87619.91-1.56$41,965.44
New DemocraticDavid-Roger Gagnon3,7585.81-16.24$427.26
GreenMarie-Claude Gaudet2,3083.57+1.8$706.74
People'sLuca Abbatiello1,9152.96–$3,814.48
Total valid votes/expense limit 64,674100.0  
Total rejected ballots 1,2511.90+0.51
Turnout 65,92570.94-1.39
Eligible voters 92,931
Conservative hold Swing -7.03
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]
2015 Canadian federal election: Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
ConservativeJoël Godin27,29043.97+16.2$71,670.38
New DemocraticÉlaine Michaud13,68622.05-20.6$76,976.38
LiberalDavid Gauvin13,32221.47+14.9$48,792.76
Bloc QuébécoisRaymond Harvey6,66510.74-9.8$11,313.73
GreenJohanne Morin1,0961.77-0.6–
Total valid votes/expense limit 62,059100.0   $227,576.17
Total rejected ballots 7811.39–
Turnout 62,84072.33–
Eligible voters 86,884
Conservative gain from New Democratic Swing +18.4*
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]
  • Swing is taken from André Arthur, an independent candidate supported by the Conservatives in the last election.

References

  1. ↑ Bélanger, Louis-Philippe-Antoine. "Louis-Philippe-Antoine Bélanger". Parlinfo. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Election results: Voters in Quebec City paint region blue". Caroline Plante. Montreal Gazette. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Cantin-Nantel, Elie (12 September 2022). "Conservative MP who threatened to leave party if Poilievre won now "very comfortable" with new leader". Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Cantin-Nantel, Elie (7 August 2022). "Conservative MP threatens to leave party if Poilievre becomes leader". Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  5. ↑ Cantin-Nantel, Elie (12 September 2022). "Conservative MP who threatened to leave party if Poilievre won now "very comfortable" with new leader". Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates – September 20, 2021 Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  8. ↑ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  9. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, 30 September 2015
  10. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates


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