On July 17, 2026, the New Democratic Party officially named Pierre Céré and Nimâ Machouf as its representatives for the upcoming federal by‑elections on Montreal Island. The announcement, made in Montreal, Quebec, confirms the party’s slate for the contests that will fill vacant seats in the House of Commons.
Céré and Machouf were selected by the NDP’s local riding association after an internal nomination process. Both candidates will run under the party’s banner in the constituencies that are part of the island’s federal electoral map. Their names were released to the public in a brief statement issued by the party’s regional office.
The by‑elections are being called to replace members of Parliament who have left office before the end of their term. Under Canada’s parliamentary system, such vacancies trigger a vote in the affected ridings, allowing voters to choose new representatives. The upcoming contests on Montreal Island are among several that will be held across the province in the weeks ahead.
The NDP’s decision to field Céré and Machouf reflects its effort to maintain a presence in the city’s federal politics. Party officials have indicated that the candidates will focus on issues that resonate with local voters, though specific campaign platforms have not yet been detailed. The confirmation of the slate comes as parties across the country prepare campaign teams, fundraising operations, and outreach strategies ahead of the by‑elections.
Election officials will set the exact polling dates later this month, and the confirmed candidates will be required to file their nomination papers by the statutory deadline. Voters on Montreal Island will have the opportunity to assess the new NDP options alongside those of other parties when the ballot is issued.