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Elsie Lefebvre

Elsie Lefebvre is a Canadian politician and political commentator from Montreal, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Elsie Lefebvre is a Canadian politician and political commentator from Montreal, Quebec. She served as the Member of the National Assembly for Laurier-Dorion from 2004 to 2007, and later served on Montreal City Council from 2009 to 2017. She has also worked as a columnist and political analyst in Quebec media.

Early life and education

Elsie Lefebvre was born in Montreal in 1979. University of Montreal material says she completed a political science degree there in 2001 and later pursued graduate studies in international studies.

Provincial political career

Lefebvre was elected in 2004 as the Parti Québécois member for Laurier-Dorion and served in the National Assembly until 2007. Sources note she held opposition portfolios related to community action, vocational and technical education, immigration, and cultural communities.

Municipal political career

She later entered Montreal municipal politics, serving on city council from 2009 to 2017. During that period, sources associate her with Vision Montréal, Coalition Montréal, and later an independent status in 2017.

Media and later work

After leaving elected office, Lefebvre became active as a political analyst and columnist in Quebec media. Later profiles also describe her as a director with La Ruche Greater Montreal.

Key facts

  • Born in Montreal in 1979.
  • Elected to the National Assembly in 2004 for Laurier-Dorion.
  • Served as the youngest woman ever elected to that office at the time.
  • Later served as a Montreal city councillor from 2009 to 2017.
  • Has worked as a political analyst and columnist in Quebec media.
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Canadian context

Lefebvre is a Quebec politician whose career spans provincial and municipal government in Montreal, making her relevant to Canadian political history and Quebec public affairs.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elsie Lefebvre?
Elsie Lefebvre is a Canadian politician from Montreal who served in Quebec’s National Assembly and later on Montreal City Council.
What riding did she represent in the National Assembly?
She represented Laurier-Dorion from 2004 to 2007.
What political party was she first elected with?
She was first elected under the Parti Québécois banner.
Did she serve in municipal politics?
Yes. She served as a Montreal city councillor from 2009 to 2017.
What languages does she speak?
Sources describe her as trilingual in French, Spanish, and English.
What did she do after politics?
She worked as a political analyst and columnist in Quebec media, and later as a director with La Ruche Greater Montreal.

References

  1. Assemblée nationale du Québechttps://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/deputes/lefebvre-elsie-5845/biographie.html
    Supports: Birthplace and provincial legislative biography.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_Lefebvre
    Supports: Birth date, municipal and provincial offices, and language information.
  3. Université de Montréalhttps://fas.umontreal.ca/faculte/prix-distinctions/diplomes-dhonneur/2007/elsie-lefebvre/
    Supports: Education, election in 2004, and contextual biographical details.
  4. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_Lefebvre
    Supports: Political affiliations and professional role.
  5. Journal de Québechttps://journaldequebec.com/2020/10/21/elsie-lefebvre-se-joint-au-journal
    Supports: Later role as political analyst and columnist, and prior elected offices.
  6. FM 107.7https://www.fm1077.ca/audio/689388/elsie-lefebvre-devenait-la-plus-jeune-deputee-elue-il-y-a-20-ans
    Supports: Contemporary description of her being the youngest woman elected to the National Assembly.