Jim Belanger
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Jim Belanger | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt | |
| Assumed office April 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Serré |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (previously) |
Jim Bélanger MP is a Canadian politician from the Conservative Party of Canada. He was elected Member of Parliament for Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt defeating Marc G. Serre in the 2025 Canadian federal election.[1] He became Manitoulin's first Conservative MP since 1935.[2]
Bélanger is a self-employed petroleum wholesaler and delivery worker.[3] He is a member of the Standing Committee on Official Languages.[4]
Bélanger applied to run for the Liberals in the 2015 Canadian federal election.[5] Marc Serre was selected instead.[6]
In late 2025, to quell speculation that he was among the Conservative MPs considering leaving the party, Bélanger released a video statement reaffirming his commitment to the party.[7]