Ruth Ellen Brosseau

Ruth Ellen Brosseau is a Canadian politician who represented the federal riding of Berthier—Maskinongé in the House of Commons from 2011 to 2019 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP).

Ruth Ellen Brosseau is a Canadian politician who represented the federal riding of Berthier—Maskinongé in the House of Commons from 2011 to 2019 as a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). She was elected in the 2011 federal election and later served in senior caucus and critic roles within her party. After losing her seat in 2019, she later attempted a political return in the same riding.

Early life and background

Ruth Ellen Brosseau was born in Ottawa in 1984. Public sources describe her early rise in politics as unexpected, especially during the 2011 election campaign.

Political career

Brosseau won Berthier—Maskinongé for the NDP in 2011 and held the seat until 2019. During her time in Parliament, she took on caucus leadership and agriculture-related critic responsibilities, including serving as House Leader, NDP Whip, critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, and deputy caucus chair.

Defeat and later campaign

Brosseau lost her seat in the 2019 federal election. She later sought to return to Parliament by running again in Berthier—Maskinongé.

Public profile

Brosseau became widely known nationally after her surprise election win. Media coverage often highlighted her rapid transition from an unknown candidate to a prominent NDP parliamentarian.