Éric Duhaime

Éric Duhaime is a Quebec political commentator and politician who has served as leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec since 2021.

Éric Duhaime is a Quebec political commentator and politician who has served as leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec since 2021. Born in Montreal in 1969, he worked as a political adviser and researcher in federal and provincial politics before becoming a prominent columnist and radio host. Duhaime led the party in the 2022 Quebec general election, where it significantly increased its vote share.

Early life and education

Duhaime was born in Montreal, Quebec, on April 15, 1969. He studied political science at the Université de Montréal and later earned a master’s degree in public administration from the École nationale d’administration publique.

Political and media career

Before leading a political party, Duhaime worked as a political adviser and researcher in federal and provincial politics. He also became known as a columnist and radio host in Quebec. His previous political affiliations include the Action démocratique du Québec and the Coalition Avenir Québec.

Conservative Party of Quebec leadership

Duhaime was elected leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec in April 2021. Under his leadership, the party increased its visibility and support in the 2022 Quebec general election, rising to a larger vote share.

Political positions

Duhaime is associated with right-of-centre and libertarian-leaning positions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting linked him to opposition to public-health restrictions and support for reduced government intervention.