Richard Martel
CanadapoliticianMale5.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Richard Martel is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord since 2018. Recently, he made headlines by resigning from the Conservative caucus to accept an appointment to the Senate, where he will serve as an independent. His decision reflects his commitment to continue advocating for the interests of his region and Canada as a whole.
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The incumbent, Richard Martel, was recently appointed to the Senate.
The Conservatives need to ask: Why do we want to win – as Conservatives?Canada· 2026-08-08
Richard Martel was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in SeptemberCanada· 2026-08-07
The by-elections are being held to replace former Conservative MP Richard Martel, recently named to the Senate.
Three by-elections set for Aug. 31 in Ontario, B.C., Quebec ridingsCanada· 2026-07-26
Richard Martel was recently selected by Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the Senate.
The humiliation of Pierre Poilievre continuesCanada· 2026-07-10
Mr. Carney appointed Richard Martel who, until Tuesday, was a Conservative MP.
Independent senator joins Conservative caucus a day after Carney appointed allyCanada· 2026-07-09
Quebec Conservative MP Richard Martel is quitting his caucus and being appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Mark Carney to sit as an independent.
Quebec Conservative MP Richard Martel quits caucus, to be appointed to SenateCanada· 2026-07-07
