Sol Zanetti
Sol Zanetti is a Canadian politician from Quebec and a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Jean-Lesage, representing Québec solidaire.
Sol Zanetti is a Canadian politician from Quebec and a member of the National Assembly of Quebec for Jean-Lesage, representing Québec solidaire. He was previously leader of Option nationale from 2013 to 2018 and was elected Québec solidaire’s male co-spokesperson in 2025. His career is directly relevant to Canadian politics, especially Quebec nationalism and provincial governance.
Early life and background
Sol Zanetti was born in 1982 in Quebec. Available sources identify him as a Quebec politician and former philosophy professor.
Political career
Zanetti entered provincial politics through Option nationale, which he led from 2013 to 2018. He was elected as an MNA for Jean-Lesage in 2018 under the Québec solidaire banner.
Role in Québec solidaire
After the merger of Option nationale with Québec solidaire, Zanetti continued in provincial politics with QS. In 2025, party members elected him as co-spokesperson.
Legislative work
At the National Assembly of Quebec, Zanetti has held critic responsibilities related to access to information, personal information protection, culture, communications, and regional issues connected to the Capitale-Nationale.
Key facts
- Elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election.
- Represents the riding of Jean-Lesage in Quebec City.
- Was leader of the sovereigntist party Option nationale from 2013 until its merger with Québec solidaire.
- Was elected male co-spokesperson of Québec solidaire in 2025.
- Has served on several National Assembly critic roles, including access to information and culture and communications.
Zanetti is a Quebec provincial politician, so his career is directly relevant to Canadian politics, especially Quebec nationalism, provincial governance, and debates in the National Assembly of Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_ZanettiSupports: Birth year, party affiliation, election to the National Assembly in 2018, former leadership of Option nationale, and election as co-spokesperson in 2025.
- National Assembly of Québec — https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/deputes/zanetti-sol-17955/index.html?appelant=MCSupports: Current mandate for Jean-Lesage and committee/critic responsibilities.
- CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/sol-zanetti-quebec-solidaire-spokesperson-9.6972648Supports: Election as Québec solidaire co-spokesperson in 2025 and vote share.
- Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_ZanettiSupports: Birth date, leadership of Option nationale, and election as MNA for Jean-Lesage in 2018.