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Ruba Ghazal

Ruba Ghazal is a Canadian politician and member of Québec solidaire.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ruba Ghazal is a Canadian politician and member of Québec solidaire. She has represented the Mercier riding in the National Assembly of Quebec since 2018 and became Québec solidaire’s female co-spokesperson in 2024. She was born on 6 December 1977 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Early life

Ruba Ghazal was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on 6 December 1977. Public sources identify her as Canadian and note her Palestinian family background.

Political career

Ghazal was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in 2018 for Mercier as a member of Québec solidaire. She has remained the riding’s representative since that election.

Québec solidaire leadership

In 2024, Ghazal became the party’s female co-spokesperson. In 2025, the National Assembly’s official site identified her as Leader of the Second Opposition Group.

Public positions

Coverage of Ghazal notes her advocacy on sovereignty and her statements calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. These positions have received media attention in Quebec and Canada.

Key facts

  • First elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election.
  • Represents the Montreal riding of Mercier.
  • Has served as Québec solidaire’s female co-spokesperson since 2024.
  • Was appointed Leader of the Second Opposition Group in March 2025.
  • Born in Beirut, Lebanon, and later became a Canadian politician in Quebec.
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Canadian context

Ghazal is a Quebec provincial politician based in Montreal, making her relevant to Canadian readers interested in Quebec politics, immigration, and the role of Québec solidaire in the National Assembly.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ruba Ghazal?
She is a Canadian politician from Quebec and a member of Québec solidaire.
What riding does she represent?
She represents Mercier in the National Assembly of Quebec.
When was she first elected?
She was first elected in the 2018 Quebec provincial election.
What leadership role does she hold in Québec solidaire?
She has served as the party’s female co-spokesperson since 2024.
Where was Ruba Ghazal born?
She was born in Beirut, Lebanon.
What is her current legislative role?
The National Assembly of Quebec lists her as Leader of the Second Opposition Group since 24 March 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruba_Ghazal
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, party affiliation, first election, and co-spokesperson role.
  2. National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/ghazal-ruba-17933/index.html
    Supports: Official office held and Leader of the Second Opposition Group since 24 March 2025.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ruba-ghazal-quebec-solidaire-spokesperson-second-run-1.7232660
    Supports: Background, candidacy for co-spokesperson, and public positions including ceasefire statements.
  4. Wikipedia — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruba_Ghazal
    Supports: Birthplace, Quebec riding, and identification as a Quebec-Palestinian politician.