Guy Caron

Guy Caron, born on May thirteenth, nineteen sixty-eight, is a prominent Canadian politician and economist known for his impactful contributions to public service. He made history when he was elected as the mayor of Rimouski, Quebec in two thousand twenty-one, a position he successfully retained in two thousand twenty-five.

Before his tenure as mayor, Caron served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada from two thousand eleven to two thousand nineteen, representing the Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques electoral district as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). His political journey included significant roles such as the NDP's critic for Finance and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

In February two thousand seventeen, Caron stepped down from the NDP's shadow cabinet to pursue leadership within the party. His dedication was recognized when he was appointed as the NDP's parliamentary leader by Jagmeet Singh on October fourth, two thousand seventeen. He held this position until February twenty-fifth, two thousand nineteen, when Singh was elected to parliament.

Despite his efforts, Caron lost his seat in the two thousand nineteen Canadian federal election. Nevertheless, his commitment to public service and his community remains unwavering, as evidenced by his successful mayoral campaigns.