Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe
- Born
- July 1, 1979
- Political Experience
- Elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 2019. Critic of immigration, refugees, citizenship and human rights in the Bloc Québécois Shadow Cabinet of the 44th Parliament of Canada. Re-elected for the third time in the 2025 election. Spokesperson for foreign affairs and international development. Vice chair of the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in the 45th Canadian Parliament in 2025.
- Notable
- Son of former party leader Gilles Duceppe. Banned from visiting China and Russia in March 2021.
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Business & Financial Interests
Before his election to Parliament, Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe had a varied career. He is reported to have worked in several different roles, including as a cook, machinist, and sound technician. He also worked in the film and television industry as a director and was involved in international cooperation projects.
Key Relationships & Connections
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe is the son of Gilles Duceppe, the former long-time leader of the Bloc Québécois. This family connection to a major figure in Quebec politics is a significant and frequently noted part of his public identity.
Potential Conflicts of Interest
In 2021, it was reported that Brunelle-Duceppe employed his spouse in his constituency office. Rules for MPs elected after 2012, including Brunelle-Duceppe, prohibit hiring spouses or immediate family. According to reports, he received an exemption from the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy to allow the hiring. The situation nonetheless drew public attention and was reviewed by the Ethics Commissioner, who concluded that while the exemption meant House of Commons rules weren't broken, it could still create a perceived conflict of interest.
Public Controversies
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe has been a prominent voice on the issue of China's treatment of its Uyghur population. He sponsored a motion in the House of Commons that passed in 2021, officially recognizing China's actions as a genocide. As a result of his advocacy on this issue, the government of China imposed personal sanctions on him, which became a subject of significant media coverage and diplomatic discussion.
Where Alexis falls on key policy spectrums
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Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe won with 22,069 votes (46.2%)
Total votes cast: 47,756
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Mr. Speaker, that is exactly why we moved today's motion. We all know the government promised to end the tariff war and reach an agreement with the United States quickly. That was a year ago. Unfortunately, it is not happening, and we cannot pretend that it will happen anytime soon. That is exactly why we put this proposal forward today. We hope all members of the House will agree with the
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, what we are hearing today is really something. The parliamentary secretary is telling us that we should not rush into an agreement. However, we were told in April 2025 that there was a deadline. Thehimself said that the tariff issue would be resolved by June 2025. He then extended the deadline to July and then again to September. If what my colleague says is true,
Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Beauce comes from a region that has indeed been hard hit by the current situation, but also by the government's failure to respond. My colleague mentioned the proposals put forward by the opposition parties in good faith to improve the situation quickly. Does my colleague support the Bloc Québécois's proposal to immediately and quickly establish a wage subsidy
Shefford Mr. Speaker, I should mention that I will be sharing my time with the member for. One year ago, the government was elected on a single, simple promise: to fix the tariff crisis. We all remember the departure of former prime minister Trudeau and the arrival of the new Prime Minister, who was portrayed as the man who would save us from the Trump administration, as a businessman who could
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, this time almost a year ago, this government and thiswere elected purely on a promise to resolve the tariff crisis. The Prime Minister told us that it would be resolved in June. Then he said it would be in July. In the end, he said that it might happen in September. A year later, not only has the tariff crisis not been resolved, but it has gotten worse with Donald
Mr. Speaker, I understand my colleague's question about the government's approach, but it is all theoretical and only exists on paper. We are not seeing results in real life. If my colleague visits my riding and sits down in the offices of Petit Paris, Resolute-Domtar or Arbec for a chat, he will find out that this situation is not working for them. We support the idea of helping our businesses,
Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Shefford gave an excellent speech. She is known for being present in her community and for fighting for her constituents day in and day out for nearly six and a half years, if not longer. The Liberals are telling us that the measures that have been put in place are enough and that they will truly make a difference. When my colleague speaks with business leaders and
Mr. Speaker, in my view, it is essential that the government agree to our request, which is not only a Bloc Québécois request, but also what many SMEs and various industrial and economic sectors have been calling for. What is interesting about this measure is that it does not call for any new mechanisms to be developed. They were already developed during the pandemic. In fact, one of the reasons
Mr. Speaker, I have a fairly simple question for the parliamentary secretary. We are here in good faith. The Bloc Québécois always comes forward with proposals. We are not an opposition party that opposes everything just for the sake of opposing it. We come forward with proposals. One of the proposals we put forward—which, incidentally, comes from several stakeholders currently affected by the
Mr. Speaker, I believe my colleague just demonstrated that we are putting forward proposals that come from the front lines, and that there is no reason why this government should not listen to them and implement them. There is one thing I would like to ask my colleague. It seems to me that almost exactly a year ago, this government was elected on the sole promise of ending the tariff war by June