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Marwah Rizqy

Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician and former lawyer who has represented the Quebec riding of Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2018.

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

Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician and former lawyer who has represented the Quebec riding of Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2018. Elected as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA, she later served in senior opposition roles and was named parliamentary leader of the party in 2025. She has since sat as an independent member following her expulsion from the Liberal caucus in 2025.

Early life and education

Marwah Rizqy was born in Montreal in 1985. Public sources describe her as having a legal and taxation background before entering elected politics.

Political career

Rizqy won the Saint-Laurent seat in 2018 as a Quebec Liberal Party candidate and became a prominent opposition voice in the National Assembly. She later held leadership responsibilities within the party and the assembly.

Independent status and departure from politics

After internal party conflict in 2025, Rizqy sat as an independent MNA. In 2026, she announced that she would not run again and would leave politics at the end of her term.

Public roles and issues

She has been identified with portfolios including education, government administration, treasury board matters, and consumer protection. Her profile in Quebec politics has included both legislative work and internal party leadership.

Key facts

  • Elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in 2018 for Saint-Laurent.
  • Served as parliamentary leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in June 2025.
  • Expelled from Liberal caucus and sat as independent in 2025.
  • Announced in 2026 she would not seek re-election.
  • Background in law and taxation before entering politics.
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Canadian context

She is a Quebec provincial politician whose career is directly tied to Canadian public life, particularly in Montreal and the National Assembly of Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marwah Rizqy?
Marwah Rizqy is a Canadian politician from Quebec who has represented Saint-Laurent in the National Assembly since 2018.
Which riding does Marwah Rizqy represent?
She represents Saint-Laurent in Montreal.
What party was Marwah Rizqy associated with?
She was elected as a Quebec Liberal Party MNA and later sat as an independent member.
What leadership role did Marwah Rizqy hold?
She was named parliamentary leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in June 2025.
Is Marwah Rizqy still in politics?
She remained an MNA in 2026, but announced she would not seek re-election and planned to leave politics at the end of her term.

References

  1. National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/rizqy-marwah-17883/index.html
    Supports: Current official member profile; riding, party status, and leadership role.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marwah_Rizqy
    Supports: Birth date, election in 2018, party history, and career overview.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-liberal-marwah-rizqy-leaves-politics-2026-1.7338711
    Supports: Announcement that she would not seek re-election and planned to leave politics.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://www.ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2108761/marwah-rizqy-liberale-plq-quitte-vie-politique-fin--mandat
    Supports: Departure from politics and background as a university professor in taxation.
  5. Institut du Nouveau Monde — https://inm.qc.ca/marwah-rizqy/
    Supports: Opposition critic roles and assembly responsibilities.