Twenty members of the UQAM community elected to Quebec’s National Assembly (5 Oct 2026)
On October 5, 2026, twenty individuals connected to UQAM — alumni, faculty or staff — were elected or re‑elected to Quebec's National Assembly. They were elected under four parties (13 Parti Québécois, 3 Québec Solidaire, 3 Liberal Party, 1 Conservative Party of Quebec). The university published the names and associated credentials.
UQAM reports that twenty people from its community secured seats in the October 5, 2026 provincial election. The list includes professors, former students and sessional instructors, with credentials noted for each elected member. Notable names cited by the university include Nicolas Marceau (professor), Joël Arseneau (M.A. communication) and Marie‑Karlynn Laflamme (MBA). The announcement provides constituencies and academic qualifications, offering a snapshot of career paths taken by members of the UQAM network.