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Mathieu Lacombe

Mathieu Lacombe is a Quebec politician and former journalist who has served as the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Papineau since 2018.

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

Mathieu Lacombe is a Canadian politician and former journalist who has served as the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Papineau since 2018. A member of the Coalition Avenir Québec, he has held cabinet roles including minister of Families and, since 2022, minister of Culture and Communications.

Early life and career

Before entering politics, Lacombe worked in journalism in the Gatineau–Ottawa area. Sources describe him as a reporter and anchor who later worked in public affairs before running for office.

Political career

Lacombe was elected as MNA for Papineau in the 2018 Quebec provincial election under the Coalition Avenir Québec banner and was re-elected in the 2022 provincial election. He has remained the local representative for the riding through multiple cabinet assignments.

Cabinet roles

After entering the legislature, Lacombe was appointed minister of Families and minister responsible for the Outaouais region. In October 2022 he became minister of Culture and Communications, and later also minister responsible for the Outaouais region.

Key facts

  • Elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election.
  • Re-elected in the 2022 provincial election.
  • Represents the riding of Papineau for the Coalition Avenir Québec.
  • Served as minister of Families and minister responsible for the Outaouais region.
  • Has served as minister of Culture and Communications since October 2022.
  • Previously worked as a journalist and news anchor in the Outaouais–Ottawa region.
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Canadian context

He is a Quebec provincial politician whose work affects Canadian cultural policy, French-language communications, and regional issues in the Outaouais, a part of western Quebec.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mathieu Lacombe?
Mathieu Lacombe is a Quebec MNA for Papineau and a member of the Coalition Avenir Québec. He is also a former journalist and a cabinet minister.
What riding does Mathieu Lacombe represent?
He represents Papineau in the National Assembly of Quebec.
What ministerial posts has he held?
He has served as minister of Families and minister responsible for the Outaouais region, and later as minister of Culture and Communications.
When was he first elected?
He was first elected in the 2018 Quebec provincial election.
Was Mathieu Lacombe re-elected?
Yes. He was re-elected in the 2022 provincial election.

References

  1. National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/lacombe-mathieu-17927/index.html
    Supports: Current office, riding, party affiliation, and legislative record.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathieu_Lacombe
    Supports: Election year, party, and overview of political career.
  3. CORIM — https://www.corim.qc.ca/fr/biographie/1266/Mathieu_Lacombe
    Supports: Journalism background, education, and transition into politics.
  4. Government of Quebec — https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/gouvernement-ouvert/transparence-performance/agenda-membres-conseil-ministres/lacombe-mathieu
    Supports: Ministerial portfolio history and dates.
  5. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mathieu-lacombe-caq-papineau-9.7239787
    Supports: Recent reporting on his decision not to seek re-election and confirmation of past roles.