Joël Godin (born March 14, 1965) is a

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politician, who was elected to the

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in the 2015 election from the district of

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. He is a member of the

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Biography

He is a former municipal councillor in Saint-Joachim, Quebec. He describes himself as a progressive conservative.

Leadership contests

During the 2022 Conservative Party leadership election, Goudin endorsed Jean Charest and threatened to leave the party if Pierre Poilievre won. Following Poilevre's election, Godin stated he felt "very comfortable working with Pierre Poilievre" and that he wanted to congratulate him for his "beautiful and impressive victory".

Electoral record

References

* 1965 births Living people Conservative Party of Canada MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Quebec People from Capitale-Nationale Quebec municipal councillors 21st-century members of the House of Commons of Canada Université Laval alumni {{Quebec-MP-stub