Here’s the latest available based on recent reports: Alexandre Boulerice, the former NDP MP for Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, has publicly announced a shift from federal politics to Quebec provincial politics and plans to run with Québec solidaire in the Gouin riding in the 2026 Quebec general election. He will sit as an Independent MP in the House of Commons for the remainder of his term.
Key points to know:
- Announcement timing and plans: Boulerice indicated on April 27, 2026 that he will resign from Parliament later in the year to pursue a provincial candidacy with Québec solidaire, while remaining as an Independent MP until his departure.
- Riding and party context: Québec solidaire has signaled support for Boulerice to run in Gouin, a Montreal riding, with the goal of bringing his experience to the provincial level.
- Reactions: Other political figures and analysts noted that Boulerice’s move represents a notable shift for the NDP in Quebec, given that he is one of the party’s few remaining Quebec MPs.
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics on Boulerice’s stated reasons for the move, and summarize regional reaction from Quebec media. I can also provide a brief timeline of events from official announcements to the provincial campaign launch.