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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Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. One of my colleagues just referred to the's absence from the chamber. We are not allowed to mention the Prime Minister's absence from the chamber, even if it is true.
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