Alexandre Boulerice, the only New Democratic Party MP from Quebec, announced he is leaving the federal party to run provincially [1].

This move leaves the federal NDP without any representation in Quebec, signaling a significant shift in the party's ability to maintain a foothold in the province. By joining Québec solidaire, Boulerice is aligning himself with a platform that combines leftist policies, and sovereigntist goals.

Boulerice announced his decision on April 27, 2026 [2]. He intends to contest the provincial riding of Gouin in Montreal [3]. The transition comes after the MP determined that the federal NDP has struggled to gain traction within the province.

Boulerice said he believes he can more effectively advance progressive and sovereigntist values at the provincial level. He said that the federal party's current position limits the impact of these goals in Quebec [4].

As the lone Quebec NDP MP [1], Boulerice's departure creates a void in the party's federal presence in the region. His shift to Québec solidaire reflects a broader tension between federal Canadian party structures and the specific political landscape of Quebec, where sovereigntist and progressive interests often merge within provincial parties.

Boulerice's decision to target the Gouin riding marks a strategic move to transition his political influence from Ottawa to Quebec City [3]. The move follows a period of declining influence for the NDP in the province, as the party struggled to compete with regional interests.

“Alexandre Boulerice is the lone Quebec NDP MP”

The departure of Alexandre Boulerice effectively erases the federal NDP's legislative presence in Quebec. This suggests that the party's national platform is failing to resonate with Quebec voters, who may prefer the combined progressive and sovereigntist approach of Québec solidaire. For the NDP, this is a significant blow to their strategy of building a broad, cross-country coalition of left-wing voters.