Alexandre Boulerice, a longtime member of the New Democratic Party, formally stepped down from his seat in the House of Commons on 26 August 2026. The resignation clears the way for him to run in the upcoming Quebec provincial election, where he will seek a seat in the provincial legislature.
Boulerice’s parliamentary career spans fifteen years representing a Montreal constituency as an NDP MP. Earlier in the year, he left the NDP caucus and continued to sit as an independent member of parliament. That move preceded his announcement that he intends to contest a provincial riding in the forthcoming Quebec election.
By resigning his federal seat, Boulerice creates a vacancy that will be filled according to parliamentary procedures. His departure marks the end of a fifteen‑year tenure in federal politics and signals a shift to provincial ambitions. The decision follows his earlier shift to independent status, indicating a period of transition before committing to a new political arena.
The timing of the resignation aligns with the schedule of the Quebec provincial election, allowing Boulerice to focus on campaigning for a provincial mandate. While his federal role concluded on 26 August, his political experience in Montreal and his long service with the NDP are expected to shape his provincial campaign. The move underscores a personal decision to pursue representation at the provincial level after a decade and a half in the federal parliament.
Boulerice’s resignation and subsequent provincial candidacy will be observed closely by voters in Montreal and by political analysts tracking the shifting dynamics between federal and provincial politics in Quebec. The upcoming election will determine whether his experience at the national level translates into electoral success at the provincial level.