10 Facts About Linda Lapointe

Linda Lapointe has been the Member of Parliament for the riding of Riviere-des-Mille-Iles since the 2025 Canadian Federal Election, serving as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Linda Lapointe previously served as Member of Parliament for the same district, having first been elected in 2015, and sat until the 2019 Canadian federal election when she lost her seat.

Linda Lapointe worked at the family grocery store, Provigo Lapointe et Fille, starting in her teenage years, serving as store manager from 1988 to 1997 and as owner from 1997 until selling the store in 2006.

Linda Lapointe was first elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2007 election as a member of Action democratique du Quebec in the riding of Groulx.

Linda Lapointe took office on April 12,2007 and was named the critic for economic development and the Montreal region until 2008.

Linda Lapointe was the assistant whip of the official opposition party.

Linda Lapointe changed parties and ran for the Quebec Liberal Party in the 2012 Quebec general election and was again defeated.

Linda Lapointe was selected by Prime Minister Trudeau's cabinet to sit on two House of Commons parliamentary committees: Standing Committee of Official Languages and Standing Committee on International Trade.

Linda Lapointe's responsibilities included studying Air Canada's bilingual service and studying access to justice in both languages.

Linda Lapointe introduced a private member's bill on the credit card acceptance fees on February 25,2016 to members of the House of Commons.