André Fortin (politician)

Andre Fortin was born on December 12, 1981 in Quyon, Quebec.^[3]

Fortin graduated from the Cégep du Vieux Montréal in 2000 with a Diploma of College Studies in Social Sciences. Fortin later graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce in 2003. Fortin also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration which he also received from the University of Ottawa in 2011.^[4]

Prior to his election to the legislature, Fortin was a director of government relations for Canadian telecommunications company Telus as well as the Director of Public Affairs for the Brewers Association of Canada. He has also previously served as a political aide in the offices of Paul Martin, Jean Lapierre, Bill Graham and Ralph Goodale.^[5]

Andre Fortin was first elected to the provincial legislature on April 7, 2014 in the riding of Pontiac winning with 75% of the vote.^[6]

During his first term in office, Fortin served as the Quebec Minister of Transport, Sustainable Development and Transport Electrification.

As of September 7, 2024, he serves as the opposition critic for Health; Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Forests; Outaouais; and Abitibi-Témiscamingue. He became Leader of the Opposition of Quebec in November 2025 after Marwah Rizqy's removal. After Charles Milliard became party leader, Fortin was again appointed Leader of the Opposition.^[7]